KOMPASS

Competence-Oriented Mobility for Perspective and Work in Saxony

Youth Unemployment: A Cycle We Can Break

Youth unemployment is a serious problem that affects many young adults. Financial constraints and lack of career prospects often lead to insecurity, loss of self-esteem, and social exclusion. Without the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, the chances of future employment decrease significantly. These problems reinforce each other and create a vicious cycle.

The KOMPASS Project: A Path to a Better Future

This is where the KOMPASS project comes in. Through a two-month internship in an English-speaking country, combined with a language course, KOMPASS offers young people the chance to break this cycle. Participants improve their language skills and professional abilities, significantly increasing their employability. They also gain self-confidence and a new perspective on their lives and their role in the world.

Strong Together: KOMPASS in the Bautzen District

KOMPASS is implemented in the Bautzen district in collaboration with the Jobcenter and is aimed at disadvantaged young people aged 18 to 30. The partner countries for the stay abroad are Ireland, Malta, and the United Kingdom. The stay is accompanied by measures that prepare participants for their internship and life abroad. Intensive follow-up is also offered to optimally utilize the acquired skills and facilitate the transition to work or training.

Funded by the Program "Juventus: Strengthening Mobility - For a Social Europe"

The KOMPASS project is funded from 2025 to 2028 under the program "Juventus: Strengthening Mobility - For a Social Europe" by the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and the European Union through the European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus). It makes an important contribution to the social inclusion of disadvantaged young people and helps to counteract the shortage of skilled workers in the region of East Saxony.

Internship Stay in Cork, Ireland: Diverse Fields and Cultural Experiences

The first group of participants will start in the second half of 2025. The registration deadline for the internship stay in Cork, Ireland, from September 28 to November 29, 2025, is June 15, with the program starting on July 1. The range of possible internships is broad: fields can include hospitality & events, crafts, construction & agriculture, marketing & sales, design & creativity, office management, IT & communication, social work, education & care, and more. Accommodation will be with host families, either alone or with other participants, to help settle in and experience Irish culture firsthand. The project covers the costs of travel, accommodation, and meals, and basic financial support will continue to be provided. Educational professionals will accompany the trip.