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Project PUM-O+
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About this good practice
The PUM-O+ project is aimed at young people between the ages of 15 and 29 who have dropped out of school, have no education and are unemployed. The program helps to discover professional and personal interests, motivates the job search, discovers talents and develops creativity, and provides useful leisure time. With the help of this program, individuals shape their life goals. The program is ongoing. Underage migrants who are included in the national Unaccompanied Minors program are also intensively involved in the activities of the program. When the program started, they worked well with the legal representatives and the dormitory where MBS is housed. The minor of participants were first included in the literacy program. Already during the 400 hours of literacy, they were involved in various activities within the framework of the PUM-O program. Both programs are implemented in our region by our Adult education center (organizational unit of Zavod Znanje Postojna– public institution, founded by Municipality of Postojna), in cooperation with Slovenian Institute for Adult Education and Institute of Employment of the Republic of Slovenia. The practice remains the same today.
Resources needed
3 trained and licensed mentors are employed to implement the program.
Funds for the implementation, mentors and rental costs are obtained from the Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities (and the EU). Financial ratio: Slovenian Government 15% and ESF 85%.
Evidence of success
The project addresses the challenge of reengaging young people in productive activities and providing them with opportunities for personal and professional growth (provides support, guidance, and resources to assist individuals in their efforts).
11 participants have been involved so far. All the participants got help with finishing their education and were given consultation and support with their job applications. 3 of them were actually employed. The rest are still finishing their education.
Potential for learning or transfer
The project can be transferred at the local, regional or national level, as it focuses on developing the participants' potential for successful integration into education to obtain an education, developing a professional identity and thus successful integration into the labor market and successful social integration. The central purpose of the program is to overcome obstacles that prevent an individual from social inclusion and engagement. Project PUM-O+ is designed to address the specific needs of a particular community, that’s why it could serve as a model for other regions. Project PUM-O+ considers the unique challenges and opportunities of its target population, it could offer valuable insights for other regions to customize their approaches accordingly to the needs because the advantage of the project is that demonstrates flexibility in adapting to changing circumstances and needs.
Further information
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