Aiming to promote lifelong learning and enhance youth employability, the John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation supported the “Work Ready” programme, a dynamic skills accelerator designed exclusively for unemployed young people, graduates of formal Vocational Education and Training institutions (Vocational High Schools, Apprentice Vocational Schools, Vocational Training Schools, Vocational Training Institutes). The Programme aims to facilitate their successful integration into the ever-evolving labour market by leveraging modern digital tools and fostering synergies with the corporate sector. In the framework of the Programme, participants received, among other things, training in specialised modules tailored to the needs of their chosen professional fields, personalised mentoring and career-guidance sessions with experienced professionals, access to modern CVs, practical skills-development workshops, and networking opportunities with potential employers. Upon completion of the Programme, participants were empowered both professionally and personally, having enhanced their communication and social skills and gained greater self-confidence for their integration into the labour market through mock interviews.

• 26 individuals participated in the Programme, receiving 30 hours of training delivered by 15 instructors and career counsellors.

“Every training session was extremely helpful; all the meetings offered me valuable knowledge and were of a very high standard, thank you so much for this opportunity!”

“Thank you very much for the opportunity to participate in this excellent Programme — it was an honour and a joy! It was a wonderful journey of learning for me and one of the best programmes I have attended recently!”

“I would like to sincerely thank ‘knowl’ and its partners for the time they devoted to shaping my CV, as well as for the overall support they provided throughout the Programme. The presentation of my new CV, combined with the guidance and new knowledge I gained, will, I believe, bear fruit in my job search within my desired field.”

“From the beginning of the Programme, I realised that everyone involved was highly professional; always friendly with everyone, polite, and ready to help with any question. Thank you for your support in my steps, for your encouragement, and for the counselling you offered. Everything was very helpful for me, including the CV! I sincerely thank you all for your contribution!”

Testimonials of trainees who participated in the Programme