EDGE UP

Edge Up Employability Programme supports refugees entering the job market in Estonia and Latvia through learning about labour market trends, employee rights and responsibilities, CV and motivation letter preparation, job application tips, and psychological self-help tools. A key component of the program is its practical activities, including role-plays, job interview simulations, and group interviews supplemented by homework assignments. The goal is to support job seekers with refugee backgrounds in adapting to new conditions fully utilising their potential in becoming more financially independent.

This year-long program targets people who compose the most vulnerable age groups in labour market access.

Expected results

As a result of the project, 288 will have improved their skills and knowledge base for entering or advancing in the labor market. The training sessions will take place over a 12-month period, with each participant attending a monthly 5-day training spanning across two weeks. In Estonia, for those interested in job-shadowing, the participants can sign up for this opportunity at one of ERC’s partnering companies for better insight of the ins-and-outs of the particular job.

Expected results

As a result of the project, 288 will have improved their skills and knowledge base for entering or advancing in the labor market. The training sessions will take place over a 12-month period, with each participant attending a monthly 5-day training spanning across two weeks. In Estonia, for those interested in job-shadowing, the participants can sign up for this opportunity at one of ERC’s partnering companies for better insight of the ins-and-outs of the particular job.

Duration 01.05.2024 - 31.07.2025

Total budget

Programme priority

Improved employment opportunities

Programme objective

PO6 - Improved employment opportunities on labour market

Lead partner

Estonian Refugee Council

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