About the Project

Europe’s youth face high unemployment (14.4% in May 2024, with Greece at 23.8%), especially those with fewer opportunities. While many EU programs exist—such as Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, Horizon Europe, and COSME—young people often lack awareness of them, missing out on internships, training, and career opportunities.

CareerBoost tackles this gap by empowering youth organizations and trainers with the knowledge to navigate and use these programs effectively, supporting marginalized youth in their personal and professional growth. A central action is creating EUYouthBridge, a network that complements SALTO but spans a broader range of EU programs.

By fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and connecting stakeholders, CareerBoost expands opportunities for disadvantaged youth, strengthens youth organizations, and aligns with EU goals of inclusion, diversity, and innovation in education and employment. The project aims to create equitable pathways to careers and amplify its long-term societal impact.

Project Objectives

CareerBoost aims to empower youth organisations to enhance the employability of marginalised youth by bridging the awareness gap on EU programmes and opportunities. The project will:

• O1: Increase awareness and equip youth organisations with knowledge and tools to guide young people’s growth.
• O2: Boost youth organisation participation in EU projects, ensuring equal access for marginalised youth.
• O3: Establish a cross-border network of stakeholders and partners to promote knowledge sharing, collaboration, and improved employability.

Target group

• Youth organisations: NGOs and community groups working directly with youth; strengthened to better use EU opportunities for career development and inclusion.
• Youth trainers & professionals: Mentors and trainers equipped with tools to guide marginalised youth and improve employability.
• Youth: Final beneficiaries, especially those with fewer opportunities, gaining access to internships, training, and projects that broaden skills and career prospects.
• Local entities & community organisations: Local actors enabled to integrate EU opportunities and foster supportive environments for marginalised youth.

Results

The expected results are:

-Availability of user-friendly resources to guide youth organizations in leveraging EU programmes.

-Increased awareness and understanding of EU programmes among youth organizations, leading to better support for marginalized youth.

-The ‘EUYouthBridge’ network that facilitates ongoing collaboration and knowledge sharing among youth stakeholders.

-Higher participation rates of youth organizations in EU projects, resulting in more opportunities for young people.