Increased popularity of career counseling services
In the heart of the city, a unique project is making a significant difference in the lives of young people. The 'Career Mentors' project, active since 2008, is funded by the Hessian Ministry of Social Affairs and Integration and aims to pass on professional knowledge and life experience to support young people in their search for apprenticeships.
Today, the roles are reversed as the career mentors, with decades of professional experience, play the role of the employer. Bernhard Boss and Ernst Blömeke are two such mentors, conducting interviews with young job seekers.
One of these young people is Carina Wetekam, a 10th grader at the Gustav Heinemann School. She is having her first job interview today, and the mentors are there to provide her with honest and appreciative feedback, as well as valuable tips for a convincing appearance in the real job application process.
The Career Mentors project is not just for those seeking apprenticeships; it also supports young people, often with migration or refugee backgrounds, in their transition from school to work. The mentors are integrated into a well-organized and professionally supervised network, and they receive compensation for their expenses.
The project offers regular meetings, Stammtische, and further training to support the mentors in their work. Interested parties can contact coordinator Brigitte Vogler at Tel.: 0561−1003 1275 or Email: [email protected].
The non-profit employment promotion company in the organization mbH offers volunteers regular meetings for experience exchange, Stammtische, and further training. The organization responsible for the project is not explicitly stated in the provided search results, but further information can be found at www.ourwebsite/berufspatenprojekt.
The Gustav Heinemann School is one of seven general and vocational schools where career mentors are regular training partners for job interview practice. The project is seeking more life and work-experienced volunteers from the city and the organization.
With the Career Mentors project, young people like Carina Wetekam have a chance to gain the confidence and skills they need to succeed in the job market. If you have professional experience and would like to make a difference, consider volunteering as a career mentor today.
