EmpoweerNEET concludes its five-cycle training programme in Palestine in September 2026, engaging 50 young people and women in developing employability, entrepreneurship and problem-solving skills.
An-Najah National University (ANNU), the Lead Partner of the EmpoweerNEET project, completed the fifth and final training cycle in Palestine in September 2026, bringing together 50 young people and women to strengthen their employability, entrepreneurial and leadership skills.
The final training session focused on turning challenges into opportunities through practical learning, problem-solving and entrepreneurship. Participants explored ways to address professional and community challenges, develop potential solutions and take practical steps towards employment and entrepreneurship.
A key focus of the session was encouraging participants to look beyond traditional job-seeking and consider how they can create opportunities through entrepreneurship and problem-solving.
Participants explored challenges related to employment, small businesses, access to resources and changing market needs. They identified problems in their communities and considered how their skills, experience and available resources could help develop practical solutions.
The session highlighted the importance of taking action rather than stopping at identifying problems. Participants were encouraged to start with small, achievable steps, test their ideas and build on successful solutions.
The training also focused on self-awareness, decision-making, communication and teamwork. Participants reflected on their strengths, professional goals and the resources they can use to move forward.
Discussions on emotional intelligence highlighted the importance of understanding and managing emotions, communicating effectively and working constructively with others. These skills can support participants in both employment and entrepreneurship.
The session also encouraged participants to view leadership as a collaborative process based on communication, shared responsibility and teamwork.
Through group work, participants explored a range of local challenges and developed ideas for addressing them. The discussions covered areas such as digital support, education, environmental solutions, local services and women-led businesses.
The activities showed how everyday challenges can provide starting points for new products, services and community initiatives. They also highlighted the value of partnerships, networks and existing resources in turning ideas into action.
The final training session marked an important milestone in the EmpoweerNEET journey in Palestine. Participants will now have the opportunity to develop and present their project ideas as part of the next stage of the programme.
Further support will be available for selected ideas, including opportunities linked to project funding, training and skills exchange.
Across five training cycles, An-Najah National University provided participants in Palestine with opportunities to strengthen their employability, entrepreneurial and personal skills. The training programme supported participants in building confidence, exploring new ideas and preparing for employment, entrepreneurship and further professional opportunities.
The completion of the training cycle marks a transition towards the next stage of the project: turning learning and ideas into practical action.
EmpoweerNEET is implemented by partners from Palestine, Spain, Greece, Lebanon, Tunisia and France. The project aims to strengthen the employability and entrepreneurial capacities of young people and women who are not in employment, education or training, while promoting social innovation and participation in the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) across the Mediterranean region.
The EmpoweerNEET project receives co-funding from the European Union through the Interreg NEXT MED Programme.
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