Our goal in implementing this project is to address the longstanding struggle in the labor market, particularly in our partner countries, where finding properly qualified staff and motivating young people to stay in the educational system has been challenging. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these issues, making it nearly impossible for organizations to provide staff with the necessary qualifications, especially for adults facing technological disadvantages. With educational centers closed and limited access to online resources, these individuals are in a precarious situation, impacting both the local and European economies. The project has improved access to high-quality learning opportunities for adults by better utilizing existing resources. We created a comprehensive handbook that consolidates all possibilities for online training, self-education, and qualification. The handbook also provides guidelines on creating CVs and for the younger adults, career orientation help. By offering a professional orientation test and a series of training and events, we hope to create upskilling pathways, improve accessibility, and increase the uptake of adult education.
We applied for this project due to the severe impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the labor market globally, including our countries. According to the International Labour Organization, global employment saw a significant decline in 2020, with youth employment falling by 8.7 percent and adult employment by 3.6 percent. Despite improvements in COVID-19 situations, the labor market continues to suffer due to ongoing economic and educational disruptions. This situation highlighted the need for accessible and effective online skill development. Many individuals struggle to find reliable online resources to enhance their knowledge, improve their skills, and increase their employability. To address these needs, created an online handbook that consolidates educational opportunities in a user-friendly space. The handbook is very accessible and has detailed information that will assist in job selection and hunting. The main need that we have addressed is offering substantial resources to adults on the job market. The handbook will facilitate easy access to essential skills and knowledge, benefiting both young people and adults, and ultimately helping to reduce unemployment in our community.