PROfessional integration of young People through AGRIculture

<< Background >>PropAgri was born of a desire to respond to two fundamental observations:_ We have observed that young NEETs, and those in the process of becoming NEETs (family exclusion, school failure), are faced with challenges that they cannot meet on their own, and which compromise their socio-professional integration. _ The agricultural sector, which plays a key role in climate change and in the economic stability of countries, is experiencing major recruitment difficulties. Despite attractive offers, it is, like NEETs, a victim of prejudice and exclusion.PropAgri's main objective is to create a bridge between these two worlds, enabling NEETs to discover a professional environment offering employment and integration opportunities to any motivated person, regardless of origin or qualifications. The agricultural world is one of the few sectors where you can train while working. Through its actions, the PropAgri project has sought to respond to the need for integration of young people, while supporting the development of sustainable agriculture, which lacks candidates despite the opportunities for integration and advancement in fast-changing professions.<< Objectives >>_ Strengthen the employability of NEETs through appropriate training, enabling them to discover a world rich in diversified, progressive, rewarding jobs at the heart of action against climate change.Provide tools for youth workers to raise awareness among young NEETs of the opportunities offered by sustainable agricultural professions._ Develop innovative training that enables young people to acquire basic skills and knowledge in organic and/or environmentally-friendly farming techniques to combat climate change.Increasing the attractiveness of the agricultural sector and ensuring sufficient working capacity for the sustainable development of agriculture in Europe. _ Increase the interest and capacity of farmers to welcome and teach young NEETs sustainable agricultural techniques and knowledge.-> Obtaining a positive impact on young people and the agricultural and rural environment, while responding to employment and environmental problems, by creating a bridge between the world of NEETs and agriculture.<< Implementation >>Three phases of experimentation were carried out. One in France, one in Italy and one in Serbia. They included the entire training program: course modules, animation, discovery, ecological awareness and orientation workshops, farm visits and presentations by professionals.The 46 participants took part in internships in various agricultural sectors. Assistance and support documents for farmers were produced, to make it easier to set up and welcome young NEETs.Personal development workshops, with an understanding of the notions of transversal and transferable skills.Orientation workshops: discovery of the diversity of possible jobs in agriculture, job interview scenarios.Creation of an agricultural internship search platform. Training for farmers participating in the projects was carried out on the basis of documents created for them.A “journey into agriculture” day with 8 jobseekers, including a viewing of the propagri module, a visit to the workshops and an introduction to tractor driving.Agriculture discovery day in collaboration with ANEFA, attended by 10 representatives of structures supervising NEETs._Regular testing of content created for Nivot students, assimilable to the target audience.<< Results >>The creation of strong links with our local partners. A pedagogical framework that has been tested in practice over the duration of the project, refined for the needs of NEET young people, and is adaptable to other initiatives in the field. Training materialsThe training content was developed in the form of modules that were tested and improved during the course of activities in the partner countries . Connection platformA platform has been set up on the PROPAGRI website to publish internships and jobs for a target audience. Functionalities enable the offer to be fine-tuned to ensure that the farmer has candidates compatible with his or her level, skills and desire for development. _ Training activities46 young NEETs were trained in the theoretical and practical content of PROPAGRI15 farmers were trained in how to welcome and supervise young people on internships, and in the legal and institutional arrangements for their implementation;In France, experiments have been carried out on a regular basis with students and people returning to work.