FIND - Fostering Integral
NEETs Development
European mobility and social inclusion project for integrating disadvantaged young people not in employment, education, or training (NEETs).
PROJECT’S START DATE: 02/10/2023
PROJECT’S END DATE: 02/04/2025
TOTAL BUDGET: 524 901,98€
ESF+ FUNDING: 419 921,98€
PROJECT CODE: ESF-SI-2022-ALMA-01-0015
Description
The FIND project aims to lay groundwork for an inclusive and innovative action in Alzira. It will facilitate 2 groups of 10 young people who are no longer in eduction, nor working or being trained to for work (NEETs) to empower themselves while gaining confidence, self-esteem, new skills and European work experience.
International partners
Project partners
Phases of the project
1) Signing of Memorandum of Understanding with all regional partners and relevant stakeholders: employment agencies, youth organizations, researchers, VET providers, public organizations and business associations.
Duration of the 1st phase: 4 months.
2) This phase will consist of 5-part events:
- Selection of the 2 groups of 10 NEETs. The focus (target group) will be mainly on economically inactive people and young people without work experience.
- The selected groups will follow a 2-month tailored program in Alzira covering a wide range of activities.
- Training abroad complemented with mentoring, social and cultural activities (3 months).
- Follow-up with candidates after their return: feedback gathering, advice and guidance provided.
- Compilation of information to build the final report.
Duration of the 2nd phase: 14 months
Radio Disseminations
April 5th, 2024
Interview in Onda Cero
Activities
February 2nd, 2024
Start of implementation phase
The implementation phase is now over, the technical team is complete, the project scheldule has been agreed, as has the project governance, so the FIND project can open its selection process.
February 14th 2024
Opening of the selection process
April 12th, 2024
The participants start this day!
On this date project participants gathered at IDEA for the presentation of the project, which marked the beginning of the preparation phase that will last from April to September. Throughout this phase, participants will take part in training that includes language courses in German and Italian, activities to develop their skills in active job search and an improved knowledge of the opportunities offered by the European Union.
April 19th, 2024
Visit by the professionals from the University of Valencia
FIND participants spent the day doing interviews to verify different competences that the participants have at the beginning of the project; to later compare them with those acquired when they return.
April 23-24th, 2024
4th ALMA Beneficiary Mutual Learning Event and the 6th ALMA Network Meeting in Malaga, Spain
Professionals from IDEA attended the event where they were able to share and exchange their experiences from the FIND Project, a European project that provides global support to vulnerable young people throughout Europe.
These sessions aimed to promote collaboration and the exchange of knowledge, best practices and successful strategies between all participating entities, facilitating the exchange, improving the scope and effectiveness of social innovation and future mobility projects.
The sessions also included hands-on activities focused on real-time problem solving and updates on ongoing activities that emphasized the successes and challenges of various participating entities.
May 9th, 2024
Visit to Eurodek Alaquàs
May 14-16th, 2024
Study visit to IAL MARCHÉ in Fano, Italy
May 15th, 2024
Presentation on communication with Esteban Espinilla May 15th, 2024
The FIND participants attended a presentation at Casa de la Cultura in Alzira held by illustrator Esteban Espinilla. During it they have been able to find out techniques to communicate in an effective and creative way.
May 18th, 2024
The FIND Project Featured on Valencia Plaza
On the “Hablamos de Europa” program at Radio Valencia 99.9, Teresa Miedes, coordinator at IDEA Alzira, highlighted the European FIND Project and its impact.
May 27th, 2024
Session with El teu initerari vital
Two technicians from the El teu itinerari vital project, Anna Estrelles and Ruth Garrigues, organized a session with the participants of the FIND project.
They presented the employment resources that El teu itinerari vital relies on and, together with FIND participants, worked on personal branding. It as continous process, which represents a person from a professional and personal perspective in a digital world. Therefore, it is an essential tool in job searching and carreer building.
May 27th, 2024
Meeting of 4 regional partners of FIND project
On this day 4 project partners met at the Asociación Empresarial Alzira to plan the actions to be developed by each partner within the framework of this project.
June 21st, 2024
2 technicians of the program El Teu Itinerari of Idea present the functions of the Portalemp platform
The 2 technicians explained the functions of the Portalemp platform and guided the participants in the process of developing a good resume, thus improving their job skills for a future successful job placement.
July 3rd, 2024
A Group workshop in the Espai Labora de Alzira, collaborating entity of the Project
One of the main objectives of the FIND project is to improve the employability and working skills of the young people involved so we have explained available resources to update our profile and demand and be able to be more competitive in the job offers published on the web.
July 10th, 2024
Visit with the buisness association from Alzira and Etiquetas Costa
Miguel Costa’s presentation about his business model and production system was very interesting and made the participants of the FIND project understand the operation of the company and the type of training required to work in it.
July 10th, 2024
Training workshop
The group of FIND project participants accompanied by the guidance counsellors, participated in a very interesting training workshop, in the center of @gvalabora Alzira (collaborating center of the project).
They had the opportunity to learn about the advantages of being enrolled in the Youth Guarantee Fund, and among many other topics, they talked about the different possibilities for students to continue training upon their return from Italy.
July 15th, 2024
Study visit to OPENCOM in Arezzo, Italy
We had the opportunity to meet the professional and human team, their facilities, accomodation, companies where our young people will do the internship.
July 16th, 2024
Visit of the Alzira Business Association
Francisco Javier Sanchis, vice president of the association and owner of the company SANCHIS CLIMA, explained to us the needs of the labor market and requirements to access the job, whose main answer was ATTITUDE and WILLINGNESS to learn and work, in addition to the training required for the job.
Subsequently, Nuria Gil, manager of the AEA, explained the structure of the Association, services, associated companies and resources to be used, was very interesting and sure that practice for the near future.
July 29-30th, 2024
Multiadventure Activities
The young people were here to find work through the FIND project so they had the opportunity to do these activities with other young people in the same situation as them.
It allowed them to socialize, exchange and have fun with each other.
August 9th,2024
Interviewing project FIND participants
First interview with a new concept and new name, EAOE means Entrevistas(Interview) Alzira On Europe.
August 29th, 2024
Meeting between the FIND program and our transnational partners.
FIND project participants meet with host organisations, OpenCom and IAL Marche to finalise preparations before starting their mobility.
Next Monday, day 2, 11 participants travel to Arezzo and on Thursday 12 will start the adventure for 10 participants who will carry out their internship in Fano.
September 2nd, 2024
Program FIND first group goes to Arezzo
The first group of FIND project participants left this morning for Arezzo (Italy).
Internship last 3 months then students will return in early December.
September 2nd, 2024
Short student interview before leaving
Short interview with Borja (FIND project participant) about his feeling before leaving for Arezzo.
September 12th, 2024
Program FIND second group goes to FANO
The second group of participants of the FIND project left this morning for Fano (Italy), where they will do internships in companies for 3 months. Then, they will return in mid December.
September 12th, 2024
Short student interview before leaving
Short interview with Andreu (FIND project participant) about his feeling before leaving for Fano.
October 22nd-23rd, 2024
Reflections on the 5th ALMA Beneficiaries Meeting in Berlin
70 participants from 11 EU Member States met in Berlin for the 5th ALMA Beneficiaries Meeting. The event focused on periodic reporting, communication strategies, and updates on the 29 active ALMA projects. Highlights included interactive peer-coaching sessions and study visits to local organizations KIDS & Co and WeTeK to exchange best practices.
- Periodic Reporting: Guidance was provided on completing the first report, ensuring deliverables align with financial statements to secure further funding.
- Communication Strategies: Emphasis on clear communication to enhance project visibility and long-term success.
- Case Clinic Method: Peer-coaching addressed challenges like engaging target groups and sustaining participation, offering practical solutions such as community events, social media outreach, and mentoring programs.
“The mutual learning events organised by the European Competence Centre for Social Innovation provide ALMA beneficiaries with the opportunity to share their experiences and practices. They were invaluable not only for gaining new ideas to tackle challenges but also for building partnerships with similar organisations. I am grateful to the project coordinators for their supportive and helpful approach. Meeting them face-to-face allowed us to address many of our questions quickly. I believe these events are essential for increasing engagement with ALMA’s goals and fostering collaborations for future projects focused on the inclusion of vulnerable youth.” Shared Laura Perucho Garcia from IDEA – Ajuntament d’Alzira.
November 20th, 2024
Evolution of the FIND Program
Elvira Lozano, advisor of the FIND program, and Samuel Santarromana, participant and success story, share how the program has evolved and how participants are taking full advantage of this valuable opportunity to improve their career and personal prospects.
December 13th, 2024
Mobility Phase Completed
After three months of learning and growth, the mobility phase has concluded, with one group finishing in Arezzo and the other in Fano.
Participants gained professional skills through internships and transformative international experiences.
The follow-up phase now begins, offering continuous support to help participants:
- Search for employment.
- Continue their studies in Spain.
The project aims to help them turn these experiences into valuable tools for their future.
ESF-SI-2022-ALMA-01-0015 “FIND” has been funded by the European Commission. This document reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.