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The YOUTHSTART CONNECT program is supported and funded by the Walloon Region.
Trainings & guidance
BUILD A FUTURE THAT REFLECTS WHO YOU ARE !
YOUTHSTART CONNECT is a 9-day program spread over two months, specially designed for young people aged 18 to 30.
It combines group workshops (maximum 15 participants, guided by two coaches), individual coaching, and a full day of collective workshops to help you build your professional future.
What’s the goal of YOUTHSTART CONNECT?
To give you the support you need to create a future that truly reflects you!
With YOUTHSTART CONNECT, you will:
- Discover your talents
- Define a professional future plan aligned with your aspirations
- Boost your self-confidence
- Enhance your CV
- Develop essential digital skills
You won’t be on your own after the program.
YOUTHSTART CONNECT connects you with partner organizations and resources tailored to your professional plan whether you want to continue your studies, find a job, or start your own business.
A FREE GROUP PROGRAM WITH INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT TO HELP YOU BUILD YOUR FUTURE!
1. INFORMATION DAY
The Information and Welcome Day is designed to help you get to know us, explain the full program, and answer all your questions.
After this introduction, you’ll have a brief meeting with one of the coaches to assess together whether the training meets your needs and expectations. This Information Day is part of the program and is therefore mandatory.
2. TRAINING: ORIENTATION AND TAKING ACTION
During the 9-day training, you will develop a professional future plan based on your talents and passions. You are at the center of the project! Guided by two supportive and attentive coaches, you will develop key skills to enter the professional world. The program includes: updating your CV, boosting your self-confidence, practicing interviews, and progressing within a small group of up to 15 young people, while also benefiting from individual coaching.
Discover Your Talents and Build Your Future Step by Step:
- Who am I? What do I enjoy doing, what am I good at, and what would I like to (learn to) do? What are my dreams, passions, and hobbies?
- I discover my talents, as well as my values and what matters most to me.
- I use my creativity and collaborate with others to explore careers or sectors I hadn’t considered before.
- I learn how to determine an appropriate salary for my work.
- I develop skills to organize my day and approach work with the right attitude.
- I learn how to use a computer and create a professional presentation.
- I receive tools to assess whether my future plan is realistic and achievable.
- I update my CV and practice job interviews.
- I gain self-confidence and learn how to present myself effectively.
- I create my own action plan for the future.
- I receive the official YouthStart Certificate.
3. INDIVIDUAL GUIDANCE
You will also benefit from additional individual support tailored to your aspirations to further develop your professional future plan.
This support consists of four individual follow-up sessions and one day of interactive group workshops:
- In addition to the group workshops, YouthStart offers four individual coaching sessions. Together with your coach, you will clarify your needs and identify organizations that can support you.
- During these sessions, you can review and adjust your professional plan based on what you’ve learned in the collective workshops, ensuring your plan stays perfectly aligned with your goals and needs.
- After the training, you will attend a day of interactive workshops and group discussions to support each other in moving forward in your careers. You will identify opportunities using your own talents and skills and give clear direction to your professional life.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
The YOUTHSTART CONNECT program is free and open to young people who:
- Are between 18 and 30 years old
- Are registered as job seekers with FOREM
- Have at most a CESI (Lower Secondary Education Certificate), or a CESS if they have completed 18 months of unemployment in the past 2 years, or hold a diploma not recognized in Belgium, or are registered with the CPAS
- Have basic knowledge of French
WHAT ARE YOUR BENEFITS?
- A contract with FOREM exempting you from obligations related to your unemployed status
- A training allowance of €2 gross per hour
- A flat-rate contribution towards childcare costs
- A flat-rate contribution towards daily travel expenses (round trip) between your home and the training or internship location
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