Every day, the CPAS in Mechelen is committed to strengthening people, both socially and professionally.
What started as a pilot project became a structural collaboration with DUO for a JOB. Result? More than 200 young people from Mechelen have built their future with the support of an experienced mentor.
In our video, Mathias Vaes, head of the social affairs department at the CPAS in Mechelen, explains how this collaboration strengthens young people and the job market in the city.
An integrated approach in the field
The success factors of this collaboration? Proximity. With an office located within the Social House, the CPAS of Mechelen and DUO for a JOB work side by side, both physically and substantively. This allows them to react quickly and meet the real needs of job seekers.
“Mentoring works. This has been demonstrated many times, and it also works in the field.”
— Mathias Vaes, CPAS Mechelen
In this partnership, the two organizations complement each other: the CPAS focuses on global well-being and social support, while DUO for a JOB provides targeted support in finding a job.
This approach guarantees the continuity of the beneficiary's journey and reinforces the effectiveness of the support.
A measurable impact
Looking for a job is a complex and often individual process. Mentoring makes it possible to break this isolation. For 6 months, a trustworthy person accompanies the job seeker, gives him personalized support and opens his network to him.
This collaboration generates concrete results: 7 out of 10 young people find a job or training after their studies at DUO for a JOB.
Building opportunities together
Collaborating with DUO for a JOB means joining forces around a common objective: to allow more people to have sustainable access to employment.
For public partners such as CPAS, cities and administrations, this means:
âś… A powerful complement to their existing services
âś… A reliable partner with a proven impact
âś… A concrete solution for young people in need of reinforced support
For job seekers, this means:
âś… Personalized coaching by an experienced mentor
âś… More self-confidence and a better understanding of the job market
âś… Access to a network and to new opportunities
Do you want to become a partner?
Does your city, municipality or organization want to make a difference on the ground?
Contact Odile Dayez o.dayez@duoforajob.org in charge of Public Partnerships.
🎥 Discover our partnership with CPAS in Mechelen in the video
