The project developed a series of tools and training materials designed to provide access to employment regulations in an inclusive and accessible way for d/Deaf young job seekers. The project's products enabled them to access employment information in sign language and accessible written form, which they could use in their daily working lives. Training and materials were also provided for a youth worker to support the social and professional inclusion of young d/Deaf job seekers. We have achieved this by: 1. Developing a set of tools to assist and guide young d/Deaf job seekers in the process of entering the labour market, which have been translated into their languages. 2. Providing young d/Deaf job seekers with information about how to define their existing skills and competencies, as well as advice on how and where they can improve them. 3. Providing young d/Deaf job seekers with information about the skills and competencies most in demand in the labour market. 4. Providing youth workers with tools and instructions on how to empower young d/Deaf job seekers and support them in their professional inclusion. 5. Encouraging career counsellors to reach out to Deaf young people and help them to enter the labour market effectively.
Our primary objective was to enhance social inclusion for our target group, which included young job seekers who are particularly vulnerable to social exclusion due to their hearing impairment. In Europe-28, there were approximately 500,000 deaf young people. Their career aspirations are comparable to those of hearing youngsters. However, the obstacles they face in achieving their professional goals are significantly greater. There are numerous tools that assist young people in effectively entering the labour market. It is unfortunate that most mainstream resources in this field are not accessible. For example, texts do not meet their reading requirements, videos are not subtitled or translated into sign language, tools and other resources are inaccessible, and mainstream support services, career counsellors, mentors, trainers, and youth workers have little or no experience with deaf people. The project was designed with two key target audiences in mind: young d/Deaf people and youth workers who are interested in or currently working with d/Deaf young people. Additionally, we aimed to influence the wider environment of young d/Deaf people, demonstrating the value of supporting deaf individuals in their professional aspirations.