Project No: 2024-2-DE02-KA210-ADU-000285997
Funded by: Erasmus+ Programme – German National Agency
About the Project
The W-RETURN: Women’s Empowerment and Reemployment Route project aims to support adult NEET women, particularly those over the age of 30, who face significant challenges in returning to the workforce due to long-term career breaks, lack of digital skills, and socio-economic barriers.
The project is aligned with the Council of the European Union’s Recommendation “Pathways to Upgrade: New Opportunities for Adults”, which underlines the importance of equipping adults—especially those with low skills—with basic literacy, numeracy, and digital competencies.
Beyond skill development, W-RETURN recognises that one of the biggest challenges women face is low motivation. Concerns about job availability, self-doubt regarding their abilities, and the struggle to balance work with family responsibilities often discourage women from re-entering the job market.
Our mission is to empower women to understand the importance of returning to work and to realise that participating in the workforce offers them not only income but also status, independence, and freedom.
Key Activities and Results
- Success-Focused Mind Maps – Visualise your personal and professional growth
- Personalised Return-to-Work Roadmaps – Step-by-step guidance on skills and supports
- Effort vs. Results Workshops – Build awareness on how effort leads to success
- Employer Communication and Feedback Programme – Engage directly with employers
- Online Recognition & Success Stories – Share and celebrate women’s achievements
- Group Coaching for Women – Strengthen peer support and personal development
- Community Events – Enhance social integration and networking
- International Job Search Strategies Workshop – Open doors to global opportunities
- CV & Interview Preparation – Enhance self-presentation skills
- Basic Computer Skills Training – Learn office tools, email, and internet research
- Digital Business Tools & Online Work Training – Get ready for digital job markets
- Online Application & Professional Networking Training – Master job-seeking online
Duration: 16 months
Partnership:
🇩🇪 RegioVision Schwerin – Lead Partner
🇹🇷 PAYDAŞ Eğitim, Kültür ve Sanat Derneği – Project Partner
What We Aim For:
To empower women by strengthening their digital, personal, and professional skills, boosting their motivation, and helping them build sustainable career paths through tailored learning and practical support.
Join us in building a future where women return to the workforce with confidence, competence, and independence!