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Job Skills for unemployed mothers

2021-2-EL01-KA210-ADU-0000497742021Small-scale partnerships in adult educationfinalized
Countries: EL|FI|SE · Grant: €54,000
Career guidanceDevelopment of training coursesDigital skills and competences

Objectives

Strategic1: To create new learning opportunities and upskilling pathways for key competences Specific: 1. To create the Rise Club Academy offering skills training to unemployed mothers in Greece as well as unemployed mothers from immigrant communities in Finland and Sweden, supporting them to find employment and return to the workforce (organise a training programme, identify target groups, organise their accessibility to the training steps) 2. To develop specialised learning content for a series of courses/seminars on : - Digital skills training (Microsoft Office) - Language skills training (Business English) - Search for employment opportunities on the web ; provide support to beneficiaries; access to employment in the Greek work environment and online based on shared experiences of best practice from Swedish partner Be-Creative and Finnish partner Learnmera - Career guidance and preparation of CV, job interviews Strategic2: To develop forward looking learning environments Specific: 1. To deliver the training through digital and blended teaching and learning methodologies The curricula/training will be learner-centered focusing on the needs of unemployed women and flexible in their delivery using digital/onine or blended

Background

Rise Club, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to empowering unemployed mothers in Greece, addressing their vulnerabilities exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Aligned with its mission, Rise Club aims to establish a nurturing community, provide psychological support, and equip mothers with essential skills, emphasizing equal opportunities post- motherhood. The decision to apply for the Skills4mums project stemmed from recognizing these urgent needs. The project offered a transformative path to expand impact beyond local boundaries. Partnering with European partners, Rise Club aimed to establish the Rise Club Academy, tailored to equip unemployed mothers with digital skills, English proficiency, and online job search abilities. The project's focused on creating a Skills Development Academy directly addressing identified needs by enhancing employability through modern skills and digital fluency. In conclusion, Skills4mums project was a strategic response to the pressing challenges faced by unemployed mothers. Collaboration with European partners aimed to elevate Rise Club's efforts and establish the Rise Club Academy, enabling unemployed mothers to reintegrate successfully into the workforce.

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