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.
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.
Our impact on mentors
By relying on the training and advice provided by DUO for a JOB, mentors pass on the experience and skills they have acquired throughout their career to support a young person to launch into life. On the other hand, mentees share their life experiences, projects, ambitions and doubts in return.
It's a real “win-win” situation that allows each mentor to remain active, to feel useful, to question their prejudices, to value their skills and to develop new ones
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82%
Start supporting another young person after their first duo.
84%
Improve or develop their skills in terms of coaching (active listening, empathy, etc.).
96%
Feel more useful as an active member of society.
61%
Find that the DUO experience brings added value to their professional and personal life.
Benefits for businesses?
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:
Value their older workers, while improving their well-being and motivation.un pont entre les jeunes talents issus de l’immigration et leur secteur d’activité.
Create mentoring opportunities to foster a more inclusive company culture and enhance diversity management in the workplace.améliorer leur bien-être et leur motivation.
Establish a bridge between young talent from immigrant backgrounds and their respective sectors of activity.rendre l’entreprise plus inclusive et améliorer la gestion de la diversité sur le lieu de travail.
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:
Identify common ground and reduce prejudices and tensions.réduire les préjugés et les tensions.
Favoriser la confiance, l’empathie et le respectFoster trust, empathy, and respect between individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Permettre des économies pour les pouvoirs publics: chaque euro investi dans DUO for a JOB génère un retour de 18 euros (Etude Bain & Company, 2024)
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