Young Service Steward Program
NEET 4 Needs – YSS project for a better future
The “Young Service Steward Program” follows the aims of the EU Youth Strategy to engage NEET youth 25-29 in meaningful civic, economic, social and cultural participation and to empower them to take charge of their own lives through engagement in quality youth work.
The Grant
EEA and Norway Grants Fund for Youth Employment
Unlocking Youth Potential
“Working together for a green, competitive and inclusive Europe.”
Tools
Competence development, self-assessment and other tools
Who are we working for?
Working together…
NEET’s will no longer be the “problem”, but a possible solution to the problems
Local NEETs
Local stakeholders
Local communities
Implemented by
Young Service Steward Program
Activities
The Young Service Steward Program provide support to NEETs aged 25-29 by a 360° competence upgrade in a blend of digital skills, counselling, and employment in a flexible delivery system.
With this support the involved NEETs will become more competent, more motivated, and will find their place and role in local communities.
Counselling support
All together 10 hours personal counselling for each involved NEETs.
Competence development
Onsite digital competence development and life-skills training programs in three different topics.
Community service employment
Working opportunities with personal mentoring to the involved NEETs.
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News & Upates
Opening event in Kecskemét, Hungary
We have reached a milestone in the Young Service Steward programme for young people who are not in education, training or employment! The first group of young people, who started in February, are slowly being released, as most of them have found jobs or decided to...
Opening event in Újfehértó, Hungary
The dissemination event organized by the Modus Foundation was successfully held in Újfehértó, where approx. 60 enthusiastic participants attended. The event was opened by the Mayor Dr. József Hosszú. Key presentations included Józsefné Cserbán, representative of the...
Participation in the Regional Funds Annual Seminar
This year, we also participated in the Regional Funds Annual Seminar organized by Found Operator. We had the opportunity to engage in interesting and valuable discussions with wonderful people who are also working to provide better opportunities and support for...
Preparing for the exciting and intense period ahead
It's always a pleasure to meet in person as it allows us to work together very effectively and strengthens the team through the time spent together. This fall, our new project partner, Fundació Gentis Barcelona (Gentis Foundation), hosted us in Barcelona. We are...
Young Service Steward Project at annual EBSN conference
It was our pleasure to share our experiences and methods we used in the YSS Project in which we have developed a life skills programme package that can be implemented in 12 municipalities in 3 different countries - in diverse national and local settings. 𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹...
Partner meeting in Norway
The Norwegian partner of the YSS Project hosted the two-day meeting of project partners on 23-24 August. At the meeting, we reviewed the work done so far and the next steps we need to take to ensure that the training will run smoothly and in line with our plans in all...
Diversity – Challenges and opportunities
We have reached a milestone in the preparatory phase of our “Young Service Steward” Program. In every potential implementation place of all partner counties (12 locations), we have reviewed the characteristics, current challenges and opportunities of the host...
Interviews with local NEETs
As a part of the preparation phase of our Young Service Steward Program, in the first quarter of the year, we have invited local NEETs to individual and focus group discussions at every planned implementation location (12 locations in 4 countries). We talked with them...
Establish Local Service Committees
As a part of the preparation phase of our Young Service Steward Program, in the first quarter of the year, the YSS Project was presented at the planned implementation settlements of the project to relevant local stakeholders in all beneficiary countries. In the...