Increase your employability, build your future :A cross-cultural exchange to better navigate the European job market

From June 25th to July 1st VVI Foundation hosted partners from Coatia (Ocean Znanja u Republici Hrvatskoj), Guadelupe (Réseau Jeunesse Outre-Mer), Germany (Naturkultur EV) and Spain (Ayuntamiento de San Justo Desvern) in Samokov, Bulgaria for the youth exchange project "Increase your employability, build your future :A cross-cultural exchange to better navigate the European job market". The 25 youngsters participated in lively discussions and activities over the topic of employability.

The aim of the exchange was focused on empowering the youngsters by providing them valuable tools for job searching and job application, as well as exploring worldwide platforms for job search. The creation of personal video CV was the highlight of the project, but the participants also gained more knowledge on volunteering opportunities, goal setting and competences for Youthpass certificate.

The young people had a chance to get to know Samokov through interactive activities and Rila mountain on their day off. The nights were full with boardgames, Eurodance contest, Cooktelling and creating connections. Everyone left with a warm feeling in their heart and valuable skills and knowlegde for the European job market. You can find more about the process in our video.

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