Our impact
The innovative aspect of our mentoring program is linked to its intergenerational and inclusive nature, its approach, and the very structure of the organization.
Current societal challenges
🎯 Ambitious employment rate
Governments have set a target of an 80% employment rate by 2030. To reach this goal, supporting young people with an immigrant background is a priority.
🫥 Labour shortage
Belgium is facing a growing labor shortage, with nearly 185,000 positions across all sectors waiting to be filled.
🐙 End-of-career planning
Employability and lifelong learning have become key priorities for both private employers and the government.
💔 Polarization of society
The lack of connections between citizens and generations creates significant tensions and hinders the formation of a cohesive society.
Our impact on mentees
Our personalized and intensive mentoring approach helps overcome the specific barriers faced by jobseekers with an immigration background, particularly young NEETs and individuals experiencing long-term unemployment.
Beyond the employment outcomes, mentoring also enables these young people to develop valuable skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.
72%
Of our mentees find a job, internship, or qualifying training within 12 months.
70%
Of our mentees define a concrete and realistic professional project with their mentor.
90%
Of our mentees feel more confident and autonomous in their job search.
80%
Of our mentees have expanded their professional and/or social network.
Our impact on mentors
Mentors rely on the experience they have gained throughout their careers, as well as the training and guidance provided by DUO for a JOB, to offer the best possible support to their mentees. On the other hand, mentees share their life experiences, projects, ambitions, and doubts.
This creates a true “win-win” situation, allowing each mentor to stay active, feel useful, challenge their prejudices, value their skills, and develop new ones.
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82%
Start supporting another young person after their first duo.
84%
Improve or develop their skills in terms of coaching (active listening, empathy, etc.).
96%
Feel more useful as an active member of society.
61%
Find that the DUO experience brings added value to their professional and personal life.
Benefits for businesses?
Employers today are looking to manage diversity within their organization. Moreover, given the extension of careers and continuous learning, managing the end of careers is also a priority. By promoting mentoring, they can:
Valuing their older workers and improving their well-being and motivation.
Create mentor experience to make the company more inclusive and improve diversity management in the workplace
Value their employees aged 50 and over and improve their well-being and motivation at work.
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And for society?
Society is becoming increasingly diverse in terms of culture and origins. This diversity is a source of social, cultural, and economic progress, but it also presents challenges for social cohesion. DUO for a JOB mentoring allows you to:
Create links between citizens from different generations and origins.
Identify common ground and reduce prejudices and tensions.
Foster trust, empathy, and respect between individuals from diverse backgrounds.
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