From September 19 to 21, intensive YES (Youth Employment Skills) project workshops for young people, held in English, will take place in Riga at the premises of the Club “The House”. The aim is to provide practical knowledge and skills to help young people successfully integrate into the labor market.
During this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn how to write a CV and cover letter, receive tips on how to prepare for a job interview, and how to improve their digital skills, which are becoming increasingly important in today’s work environment. The workshops are specifically tailored for young people aged 16 to 25.
The Erasmus+ Youth Employment Skills (YES) project is the result of international cooperation between the Science and Innovation Park Foundation and the Greek partner organization InPlanet. Its main goal is to help young people successfully transition from education to work by providing access to quality information and supporting the development of the basic skills necessary for a successful career.
In total, the project will host six youth workshops – three in Latvia and three in Greece. They will be led by mentors from both member states, creating an international exchange of experiences and providing unique learning opportunities for young people.
Registration until September 15th.
Registration link here: https://ej.uz/yesworkshop
Workshop program:
Friday, September 19 (5.00PM – 8.00PM)
Challenges faced by young people when starting their careers
- Discussion on possible obstacles to face during the job search,
- Presentation of the “Skills Handbook” developed for the project,
- Practical workshop on developing effective CVs and motivation letters,
- Role play for job interviews.
Saturday, September 20 (12.00PM – 6.00PM)
The importance of soft skills and digital skills in career development
- Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, and the use of artificial intelligence in the work environment,
- Development and improvement of strategy skills,
- Building self-confidence, managing stress and failure handling techniques in the job search process,
- Role play, group activities and discussions to illustrate the importance of skills in the workplace and career growth.
Sunday, September 21 (12.00PM – 6.00PM)
From theory to practice! Creating an action plan
- Practical activities and demonstrations on how to effectively use the “Skills Handbook”,
- Brainstorming and discussion about the young people’s next steps, including how to apply the acquired skills and knowledge in everyday life.
The project “Youth Employment Skills” has been funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ programme. This publication (article) reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.