Launched in 2017 in Antwerp, DUO for a JOB has become an integral part of the local nonprofit network, offering its intergenerational mentoring program to young people from immigrant backgrounds. Drawing on an active community of mentors, the organization has since opened two additional offices in Mechelen and Turnhout.
In a few figures...
2017
year of creation
3 offices
in the multicultural district of Borgerhout in Antwerp, as well as in Mechelen and Turnhout
1482
duos created and supported by our team
313
active and committed mentors
The Duo team
Antwerp
Who are our duos ?
Piet & Adrienne
When Adrienne moved from Cameroon to Belgium to study, she had one clear goal: to earn her degree and grow professionally.
Situation :
Experiences and Belgian diploma
Dreamjob :
Risk management
Résultat :
Permanent contract at Eiffage Construction
Mireya & Aziza
A 100% female success, focused on scientific professions
Situation :
Precarious and under-qualified jobs
Dreamjob :
Pharmacist
Résultat :
CDI in pharmacy
Souhaila & Frederic
A magical complicity made of support, trust and success: a paid internship and a new training course!
Situation :
French level
Dreamjob :
Infographic
Résultat :
Paid intern at Ecobati
Thibaud & Franck
A solid link on the professional field as well as in the stands of Sporting Charleroi! In the end, a CDI!
Situation :
Discouraged, without a network
Dreamjob :
Computer scientist
Résultat :
CDI in Computer Science and a great friendship!
Alpha & Gisèle
Despite the discrimination, Alpha got away with it. Gisèle was there by his side.
Situation :
Degree not recognized
Dreamjob :
Computing
Résultat :
IT at ONEM
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Fares & Alain
Thanks to Alain's patient support, he was able to clarify his goals and gain confidence.
Situation :
Without a clear project
Dreamjob :
Engineer
Résultat :
University education
Ali & Daniel
Before DUO for a JOB, he lacked confidence. One day, Ali and Daniel, his mentor, just shared a meal, talked about everything and nothing. That moment changed everything: trust was established.
Situation :
Without a clear professional project
Dreamjob :
Ventilator
Résultat :
Internship and training
Burhan & Mieke
Burhan has been accepted to the University of Antwerp! 🎓 In his home country, he was a pharmacist. But once in Belgium, his diploma suddenly became worthless…
Situation :
Diploma unrecognized
Dreamjob :
Be a Pharmacist
Résultat :
Acceptance at University of Antwerp
Sebastian & Paul
Together, they worked on his mobility (driver’s license: check!), spoke only Dutch, and built his network — and his self-confidence!
Situation :
Master in Law
Dreamjob :
Data Protection Officer
Résultat :
Operator at SIOEN
Kadiatou & Lily
4 mois de grossesse… et une volonté à toute épreuve. Katiadou réalise son rêve de devenir infirmière!
Situation :
Maman solo, pas de diplôme
Dreamjob :
Aide-familiale
Résultat :
Etudes d'infirmière
Joëlle & Florence
Florence et Joëlle, un duo magique tout droit de Charleroi.: Joëlle réalise son premier stage en maison de repos!
Situation :
Projet professionnel à définir
Dreamjob :
Aide-soignante
Résultat :
Stage en Maison de repos
Ibrahim & Jean-Pierre
✈️ La carrière d'Ibrahim décolle: il décroche une formation à l'aéroport de Liège.
Situation :
CESS et bachelier en poche
Dreamjob :
Secteur de l'aéroportuaire
Résultat :
Gestionnaire logistique à l'aéroport de Liège
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