\u00a0 From 12\u201315 January 2026, partners gathered in Cavan, Ireland for the Researchers\u2019 Meeting coordinated by Blackwater Training. The meeting focused on developing a common research framework on employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship, including survey design, focus groups, key indicators and evaluation criteria. Participants worked together to define research objectives, methodology, roles and timelines that will guide upcoming research activities across all partner organizations.<\/p>\n
Club for Youth Empowerment 018 (KOM 018) \ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddf8, together with its partners RDAS \u2013 Regional Development Agency South \ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddf8, Beyond Borders \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9, Blackwater Training \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddea, Nordic Crew \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0, Youth Progress \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddff and ATDD \ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddf4, proudly launches the project NextGen Opportunity, a bold and forward-thinking initiative to combat youth unemployment \u2014 especially among vulnerable groups across Europe. \ud83c\udf0d<\/p>\n
What\u2019s the mission?<\/p>\n
\u2705 Map the employment landscape and identify support gaps in 6 European countries<\/p>\n
\u2705 Launch NextGen: Entrepreneurship & Employment Clinics to offer real, practical support to young people<\/p>\n
\u2705 Boost self-employment and entrepreneurial thinking among youth<\/p>\n
\u2705 Engage key stakeholders and policymakers in reshaping youth employment systems<\/p>\n
\u2705 Advocate for long-term, systemic change in employment policies affecting young people<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Through research, mentorship, skills training, job placement support, and a strong advocacy campaign \u2014 this project will connect young people with real opportunities and drive innovation in youth employment. \ud83d\udcc5 The project will run from 01.11.2025 to 31.10.2027 in Czech Republic, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Romania and Serbia and is co-funded by the European Union \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddfa.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca5 Let\u2019s bridge the gap together \u2014 one idea, one opportunity, one young person at a time.<\/p>\n
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