The main purpose of this project was to stimulate engagement and entrepreneurship, increase employability of NEETs (20- 30) and provide equal access to education to all. The individuals enrolled in the new educational program developed social and practical skills and competences as well as a proactive mindset, while simultaneously getting access to international networks and resources. The new program intended to them ready to found/join social businesses and become proactive change-makers who will inspire and mobilise their peers. As program alumni, they will further contribute in combating unemployment and embracing sustainability, leading to faster accomplishment of SDGs 8, 3 and 4.
The Covid 19 pandemic directly influenced the increase of unemployment rates for young adults not in employment, education or training (NEET), with women and other vulnerable groups being the most affected. This is particularly true for countries such as: Hungary, Romania, Italy, Slovenia, Czech Republic and Croatia where prior to the pandemics, 1 in 4 young individuals aged 15-29 belonged to the NEET category. To combat these rates, the European Council emphasized the urgent need for education and training along with awareness raising in a period of digital and green transition. In response, the partners in the project used their expertise in education, entrepreneurship and mental health to launch blended educational programs for NEETs (20-30), with priority given to women and other vulnerable groups. The beneficiaries of the program had an opportunity to develop social and practical competences as well as proactive mindset. Moreover, they got access to international networks and resources through platform. The new program intended to make them ready to found/join social businesses and become proactive change-makers who will inspire and mobilize their peers.