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.  It can be measured on 4 levels :

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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.

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Notre impact auprès des mentors

En s’appuyant sur  la formation et les conseils assurés par DUO for a JOB, les mentors transmettent l’expérience et les compétences qu’ils·elles ont acquise tout au long de leur carrière pour accompagner une jeune à se lancer dans la vie.  D’un autre côté, les mentees partagent en retour leurs expériences de vie, leurs projets, leurs ambitions et leurs doutes.

C’est une vraie situation “gagnant-gagnant” qui permet à chaque mentor de rester actif·ve, de se sentir utile, de remettre en question ses préjugés, de valoriser ses compétences et d'en développer de nouvelles.

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82%

recommencent un accompagnement après leur premier duo.

84%

améliorent ou développent leurs compétences en matière de coaching (écoute active, empathie, etc.).

96%

se sentent plus utiles en tant que membre actif de la société.

61%

trouvent que l’expérience DUO apporte une valeur ajoutée à sa vie professionnelle.

Benefits for companies ?

Employers today are focused on managing diversity within their organizations. Additionally, with the extension of careers and continuous learning, managing the end of careers has become a priority. By promoting mentoring, they can:

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Establish, through the mentor, a bridge between young talent from immigration and their sector of activity.

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Valuing their older workers and improve their well-being and motivation.

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Create mentoring experience for making the workplace more inclusive and improve the way they tackle diversity.

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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:

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Identify common ground and reduce prejudices and tensions.

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Foster trust, empathy, and respect between individuals from diverse backgrounds.

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Generate savings for public authorities: each euro invested in DUO for a JOB generates a return of 18 euros (Study commissioned by the King Baudouin Foundation, 2024)

Our partners

Would you like to get involved in another way?

There are many ways to get involved in our association, tailored to your capacity.

I want to become a volunteer

DUO for a JOB offers various volunteer missions to participate, in its own way, in the professional integration of young people with an immigration background.
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I want to make a donation

Whether you are an individual or a company, you can work alongside us for even more intergenerational relationships, social cohesion and equal opportunities.
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I want to join the team

DUO for a JOB regularly recruits new talents!

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