Marc
65 years old
Bank and construction
Being a mentor means engaging concretely in a societal project that both makes sense and works! Once trained by the association, you will coach a young person for two/three hours a week over a period of six months. You will define his/her professional project, look for job offers, train him/her for interviews, and discuss the codes that are specific to the sector or to our culture. By sharing your experience gained throughout your career, you will really offer a young person the chance to build his or her own project, and without even realising it, bring new meaning to your own.
To take part, you must:
- Be over 50 years old
- Have professional experience to share (whether you are retired or still working)
- Be available for a few hours each week
25
New mentors are joining us every month
62
Sectors of activity are represented
Re-enrolled mentors
13
Maximum number of mentoring done by a mentor
A word from our Mentors!
"From the very start, I knew she was cut out to launch her own business, but I couldn’t tell her at that point. " explains Pascale. " I needed to give her some time to find out for herself once she was ready."
Pascale & Afaf, duo from Brussels
"I find this project both promising and positive. I wanted to share my experience with others; today this is the case with my mentee."
Luc, 63 years old
"It is all so well organized, it will never end!"
Chantal, 67 years old
"DUO is an experience that goes beyond just helping someone find work. " discovered Joëlle. " We joined forces to identify SamSam’s talents and to find out what she wanted to do with her life. "
Joëlle & Samsam, duo from Antwerp
"Exciting and rewarding, each duo widens the horizon of humanity."
Françoise, 62 years old
"Finding a job is the key to the door of successful integration"
Bernard, 68 years old
"It may just be a tiny little drop in the ocean, but I feel like mentoring my four duos has left its mark. " says Joëlle. " Three of the four mentees I helped have found a job. We are still in touch. It’s really satisfying as a mentor to know that you can make a difference."
Joëlle & Jean-Hubert, duo from Brussels
"Open-mindedness, the satisfaction of being useful, and the pleasure of sharing certain experiences."
Baudouin, 67 years old
"This experience has been an opportunity to make enriching encounters. By just giving a little time and sharing one’s experience, one receives so much in return: kindness, trust, friendship, the joy of seeing a young person regain confidence and find his/her way"
Marie-Claire, 61 years old
"The training I benefited from through DUO for a JOB helped me get acquainted with different online vacancy search tools, " says jean-Louis, " particularly in sectors with a high demand for workers, but also with specialised associations that help immigrants. I knew none of that before."
Jean-Louis & Khalid, duo from Liège
"Helping a young person who is having difficulty finding a job gives valorises my own experience. I have been able to share both my knowledge and my view of the labour market. "
Luc, 63 years old
"An enriching experience which creates bridges between cultures and generations, it is a win-win situation!"
Eva, 55 years old
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55 years old
Human resources and chemistry-pharmacy
Elizabeth
65 years old
Human resources and international organizations
Colette
68 years old
Health and social care
Christian
67 years old
Accounting and finance
Christelle
51 years old
Communication, marketing, advertising
Chantal
69 years old
Human resources and education
Chantal
65 years old
Alain
65 years old
Tourism and education
Alain
64 years old
Banking and insurance