Looking for a job ?
Get a mentor !

DUO for a JOB is a free and tailor-made 6-months coaching program. With your mentor you better define your professional project and you find the job or training that suits you more quickly.

And it works ! 7 out of 10 young people get a job, an internship or a qualifying training course.

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Step #1 : subscribe to an info session

🤝 Without commitment   ⏱️ 45 minutes   🏡 On-line or in our premises  💬 Answers to all your questions

Before registering, make sure that:

You are between 18 and 33 years old

You have a parent or grandparent who
was born outside the European Union

You have a Belgian identity card or
a residence permit > 3 months with unlimited access to the labor market

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Word of mouth: a friend, a mentee...
Actiris or Forem or VDAB
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Job Fair / Event
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Word of mouth: a friend, a mentee...
Actiris or Forem or VDAB
Another organisation
By searching on the Internet (Google)
A flyer in the street / a shop / my letterbox
Job Fair / Event
TikTok
Instagram, Facebook
An article or interview about DUO
Other
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Actiris, Forem of VDAB
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The program and its benefits

To move forward in your job search, sometimes you need a helping hand. Having a mentor means having someone who motivates and advises you. As a duo, you are twice as likely to:


🚀 Secure a permanent or temporary contract (CDI or CDD)
🛠️ Find an internship or apprenticeship
💡 Start qualifying training
🛍️ Launch your own activity

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Free Coaching

Your mentor is a volunteer, trained by DUO for a JOB, and you don't have to pay anything to benefit from their valuable advice.

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An individualized support

Your mentor is available to support you for 6 months, guiding you throughout this period. Together, you will create a personalized action plan tailored to your needs and ambitions.

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A rewarding experience

You will have access to collective workshops to help you prepare for your interviews, participate in interview simulations with HR specialists, and expand your network by meeting new people.

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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.

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Situation :

Experiences and Belgian diploma

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Dreamjob :

Risk management

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Résultat :

Permanent contract at Eiffage Construction

Mireya & Aziza

A 100% female success, focused on scientific professions

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Situation :

Precarious and under-qualified jobs

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Dreamjob :

Pharmacist

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Résultat :

CDI in pharmacy

Souhaila & Frederic

A magical complicity made of support, trust and success: a paid internship and a new training course!

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Situation :

French level

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Dreamjob :

Infographic

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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!

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Situation :

Discouraged, without a network

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Dreamjob :

Computer scientist

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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.

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Situation :

Degree not recognized

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Dreamjob :

Computing

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Résultat :

IT at ONEM

Fares & Alain

Thanks to Alain's patient support, he was able to clarify his goals and gain confidence.

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Situation :

Without a clear project

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Dreamjob :

Engineer

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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.

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Situation :

Without a clear professional project

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Dreamjob :

Ventilator

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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…

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Situation :

Diploma unrecognized

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Dreamjob :

Be a Pharmacist

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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!

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Situation :

Master in Law

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Dreamjob :

Data Protection Officer

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Résultat :

Operator at SIOEN

Kadiatou & Lily

4 mois de grossesse… et une volonté à toute épreuve. Katiadou réalise son rêve de devenir infirmière!

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Situation :

Maman solo, pas de diplôme

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Dreamjob :

Aide-familiale

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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!

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Situation :

Projet professionnel à définir

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Dreamjob :

Aide-soignante

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Résultat :

Stage en Maison de repos

Ibrahim & Jean-Pierre

✈️ La carrière d'Ibrahim décolle: il décroche une formation à l'aéroport de Liège.

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Situation :

CESS et bachelier en poche

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Dreamjob :

Secteur de l'aéroportuaire

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Résultat :

Gestionnaire logistique à l'aéroport de Liège

Frequently asked questions

What are the criteria for becoming a mentee?

To be able to participate in the program, you must: ‍ 👉 Be between 18 and 33 years old 👉 Be of non-European nationality or be Belgian with an immigration background = Have at least one parent or grandparent born outside the European Union 👉 Be able to express yourself either in French, Dutch or English 👉 Be the holder of a valid residence permit in Belgium (orange cards and student visas are not taken into account) 👉 Be actively looking for a job

What does the mentor expect from me?

The mentor is there to help you and give you the tools you need for your job search. His role is not to find you a job. He expects you to give yourself the opportunity to find a job, that you agree to create this bond of trust between you which will be one of the keys to the success of your duo!

Is there a minimum level of education requested to join the program?

We don't ask for a specific level of study. 50% of our mentees have a bachelor, master or even PhD diploma, the other half general secondary, primary level or no diploma.