EU launches new projects to help young Georgians’ employability
The event took place in the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia.Photo:Save the Children in Georgia
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Three projects launched today in Georgia under European Union’s EU4Youth initiative.
The aim of the projects is increasing employability among young people, develop their skills and promoting their active participation in society.
The European Commission’s Director for Neighbourhood East Lawrence Meredith formally launched the EU4Youth programme in Georgia and highlighted the support to young people as one of the key priorities of EU and Georgian cooperation:
"By providing young people with the necessary conditions to study, work and participate fully in society, we help them fulfil their potential and become the leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow."
Following the opening of the Eastern Partnership European School in Tbilisi Lawrence Meredith formally launched the EU4Youth programme. Photo: Save the Children in Georgia
The project EU4Youth, implemented by Save the Children, has launched a comprehensive labour market assessment to identify the demand for skills and professions, as well as contribute to the education system. Other planned actions include the organisation of job fairs and developing entrepreneurial skills among young people.
Though the project was formally launched today, the implementation already has started in spring 2018 and some initial result were also presented.
The EU4Youth programme, implemented by the Danish Red Cross, has been establishing cooperation between state and non-state actors and private sector to develop policy on youth issues.
Other planned actions include mentoring programmes in entrepreneurship, the establishment of a Leadership Academy and Trainings on humanitarian diplomacy.a leadership academy and training on humanitarian diplomacy.
EU4Youth: SAY YES - Skills for Jobs. This programme includes the establishment of 23 new SKYE (Skills and Knowledge for Youth Economic Empowerment) clubs, vocational education and training programmes, such as in agriculture and agro-tourism.
EU4YOUTH: Better Skills for Better Future” project presentation. Photo:Save the Children in Georgia
The project is part of a new support package agreed upon at the Eastern Partnership Summit in November 2017, which aims to strengthen support for youth and education in the region and will continue until 2020.
The overall EU funding for these projects is €4.2 million and covers not only Georgia, but also Armenia, Ukraine and Belarus.