Small-Scale Partnership
01.09.2025 – 31.10.2026
STARS aims to support the integration of young people aged 16-25 from disadvantaged backgrounds into the labor market by equipping youth workers with the essential non-formal knowledge, skills, and methodologies needed to effectively guide and mentor them during their transition into employment and develop a mentorship programme in each country for the youth at risk.
We anticipate measurable improvements in job prospects for marginalized youth, contributing to their long-term social and economic inclusion.
Objectives
- Equip 21 youth workers (7 per partner country) with the necessary tools and skills for increasing the employability of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds into the labour market, through a dedicated toolkit for youth workers and a 5-days training course.
- Enhance employability skills of 90 young people from 3 countries (30 per country) with fewer opportunities through a comprehensive mentorship program per country.
- Develop the organizational capacity of participating organizations to address the employability needs of disadvantaged young people.
Outcomes & Results
- A toolkit for youth workers addressing the specific needs and barriers faced by young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in entering the labor market. It will include non-formal educational methods and provide guidance for youth workers on creating customized training programs and support activities tailored to the needs of these young people
- A training of 5 days for 7 youth workers from each participating organisation aimed at empowering them to address the needs of young people with fewer opportunities from their own communities
- One three-month programme per country comprising targeted workshops and personalized mentoring sessions for young people with disadvantaged backgrounds.
Research
Training Course for Mentors (07-13 March 2026): LINK