SOCIETY

MYTILINEOS gave the opportunity to a total of 25 beneficiaries to successfully complete the 1st #mellonabilities pilot cycle by offering substantial and immediate support, bringing positive results. 12% of them are already working, while the rest continue empowered and motivated to improve their lives. 1,418 hours of online training were offered in 24 topics with the invaluable contribution of 21 lecturers, while 16% of the beneficiaries received professional certification, acquiring useful knowledge and skills.

Specifically, a total of 1418 hours of personalized counseling were offered, which included, among others:

• 100 hours for Diagnosing the Needs of the participants, for writing the brief profile of each one and the Configuration of their Road Map.
• 25 hours to analyze the PEQ Psychometric Tool.
• 25 hours of individual sessions with a psychotherapist, the aim of the sessions is to strengthen the self-confidence of the beneficiaries. These sessions had a direct positive impact on the beneficiaries while
• 10 hours of counseling by a scientific team tailored to the needs of the beneficiaries in the following topics: Adaptation to the Working Environment, Rights in the workplace / Favorable provisions for people with disabilities, Effective Communication.
• Plenty of topics, for example: Soft Skills Training, Anger Management Techniques, Social Media - Digital Marketing, Teamwork, Stress and Time, Resume Cover Letter, Interview Tips, Transitions, Change Management.
• All participants received new CVs created by our specialist consultants, following the personalized meetings they held with the beneficiaries.

Securing Certifications

• A scholarship was secured for the participation of one beneficiary in the 4-month (300 hours) Training Program for Career Guidance Counselors, organized by Career Gate Test.
• Participation in a seminar within the framework of the European Erasmus+ Ditemp program on the topic: "Digital Transformation and Employability" was ensured for all the beneficiaries.
• Participation in a "Social Media Marketing" seminar was secured for two participants.
• A scholarship was secured for the participation of two beneficiaries in the "Digital Masterclass: Facebook, YouTube, Instagram" seminar.

In addition, 100% of beneficiaries declared clear satisfaction with:

• the extent to which the course met their own, personal vocational training needs,
• the quality of technical knowledge and practical advice provided to them;
• the amount of support they received from the entire organizational team and the network of volunteers - consultants with whom they worked,
• their empowerment in the effort to search for work,
• the new resume created for them and its usefulness.

95% of the respondents stated that they have gained useful knowledge and skills that will help them to claim a position in the labor market with a better chance of success and would recommend/recommend the program to others to attend.