As part of the Policoro Project, promoted by the Italian Episcopal Conference, Inecoop, in collaboration with the Diocese of Molfetta-Ruvo-Giovinazzo-Terlizzi, is pleased to announce the establishment of Scholarships for the year 2025. These grants, each worth €3,120.00, are intended for the training of Community Animators selected by the Dioceses participating in the Project.
The Policoro Project is an initiative of the Italian Church born to respond to the problem of youth unemployment. Since its first meeting in Policoro, in the Province of Matera, on December 14, 1995, the project has promoted youth training and entrepreneurship through activities based on subsidiarity, solidarity and legality.
The scholarship supports training in the workplace, business and territorial animation fields. The training course, lasting one year for a total of 300 hours, includes national and regional courses, diocesan training, e-learning and a summer camp. Participation in all training activities is mandatory.
Can submit application of participation young Italian citizens or citizens of another member state of the European Union. Non-EU citizens with a regular residence permit who are between 20 and 30 years old. Furthermore, among the participation requirements, the following are required: Residence and domicile in one of the municipalities of the Diocese of belonging, a secondary school diploma, a type B driving license and a good knowledge of the main computer programs.
OIn addition to the basic requirements, preference will be given to ecclesiastical experience in the Diocese or in an association recognized at the ecclesiastical level, preferably already involved in the Policoro Project, knowledge and interest in issues related to young people and work, excellent interpersonal skills and experience in the animation of youth groups, good communication and interaction skills through email and social networks and flexible hours and availability to participate in training courses away from home (transfers, overnight stays, etc.).
Applications for participation must be sent to the Diocese partner of the Project no later than August 31, 2024The application, signed by the candidate, must include:
The selection of candidates will be carried out by a Diocesan evaluation commission. The selection process includes verification of requirements and conditions, followed by individual interviews. The dates and times of the interviews will be communicated to the candidates via email.
For further information on the call, please contact Inecoop at the contact details below or the Diocese of Molfetta-Ruvo-Giovinazzo-Terlizzi at 3409011669.
At the end of the training course, Inecoop will issue a certificate of certification of the skills acquired. Scholarship holders who successfully complete the training will have the opportunity to collaborate further with Inecoop and the Diocese, if the conditions for the renewal of the Project exist.
With this call, Progetto Policoro renews its commitment to promoting youth training and entrepreneurship, providing concrete tools to address the problem of youth unemployment in Italy.
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