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Why the project matters

NEETs in the Mediterranean are at high risk of socio-economic exclusion due to a lack of tailored training and pathways into employment. The SSE sector is recognized for its ability to foster inclusive economic growth, social integration, and sustainable development. However, its potential to absorb and uplift NEETs is often overlooked.
Upskilling NEETs through Social and Solidarity Economy is the focus of the project to address the high rate of NEETs in the Mediterranean region.

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What it aims to achieve

• To equip NEETs with essential entrepreneurial and employability skills tailored to the Social and Solidarity Economy sector.
• To foster experiential learning via job-shadowing and cross-country mentorship exchanges.
• To establish supportive financing models and inclusive policy frameworks that enable NEET-led initiatives to succeed.

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Expected change

• Improved employment and entrepreneurship prospects for NEETs across six Mediterranean countries.
• Stronger support systems and financing strategies for NEETs entering the SSE sector.
• Increased policy commitment towards inclusive youth integration into local economies.

 

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What the project delivers

• 4 comprehensive training modules for 300 NEETs, combining online and in-person formats.
• Regional e-learning platform with tailored SSE content and networking tools.
• 85 job-shadowing and mobility opportunities across six countries.
• Policy roadmap and sustainable financing strategies for NEETs in the SSE sector.
• Startup vouchers and mentorship packages for NEET-led initiatives.
• SSE financing guidelines tailored to local economic contexts.
• 6 national-level implementation roadmaps for local authorities.
• Cross-sectoral networking via SSE fairs and stakeholder events.

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Who benefits

• 300 NEETs, including youth up to 30 years old and women of all ages, receiving entrepreneurial training.
• 60 SSE enterprises engaging with NEETs through mentorship and job shadowing.
• 30 financial institutions co-designing inclusive funding solutions.
• Local governments (with a concentrated focus on departments of education, labour, and economic development).
• 35 policymakers engaged to collaboratively develop sustainable financing strategies and policy frameworks.
• Civil society and community-based organizations gaining replicable models.
• Broader Mediterranean communities benefiting from inclusive economic growth.