CALL FOR PARTNERS: ALMA INITIATIVE – PEO 2021 – 2027

Transnational Mobility for NEET Youth from the Danube Delta, Romania

Applicant: CERTA Association, Romania
Programme: Education and Employment Programme 2021–2027, ESF+
Call: ALMA – Aim, Learn, Master, Achieve

CERTA Association is preparing an ALMA project supporting young NEETs from the Danube Delta region, Romania, through preparation, transnational mobility and labour-market reintegration.

We are looking for experienced receiving organisations / mobility hosting partners from:

Spain, Portugal, Greece and Croatia

Planned mobility structure

The project will include:

  • 4 mobility flows
  • 10 NEET participants per flow
  • 40 participants in total
  • 2 flows per year
  • mobility duration: to be aligned with ALMA requirements, expected between 2 and 6 months

Target group

Young people aged 18–29 from the Danube Delta / Tulcea region:

  • NEETs;
  • unemployed young people;
  • vulnerable youth;
  • young people from rural or isolated communities;
  • early school leavers;
  • young people at risk of social exclusion.

Training and placement fields

We are looking for partners able to provide work placements and local support in fields aligned with ALMA and labour-market integration, especially:

  • digital skills and digital work;
  • media, communication and content creation;
  • hospitality and tourism;
  • green skills and sustainability;
  • social economy and community services;
  • entrepreneurship and employability;
  • basic office, administrative and customer-service roles.

Expected role of the receiving organisation

The European partner should be able to:

  • host one mobility flow of approximately 10 participants;
  • identify suitable host companies or organisations;
  • arrange work placements/internships;
  • provide local mentoring and participant support;
  • support accommodation and local logistics;
  • monitor attendance and progress;
  • cooperate with CERTA on learning outcomes and reporting;
  • support cultural and social integration;
  • provide feedback for reintegration after return to Romania.

Host companies

The receiving organisation may work with a local network of host companies, NGOs, social enterprises or public/community organisations.

Host companies do not need to be formal project partners, but must be able to provide meaningful work-based learning experiences.

Preferred partner profile

We are looking for organisations with experience in:

  • Erasmus+ VET mobility;
  • ALMA or ESF+ projects;
  • youth work;
  • NEET inclusion;
  • internships and work placements;
  • labour-market integration;
  • mentoring vulnerable young people.

Indicative flow model

  • Flow 1: Spain/Portugal – 10 participants
  • Flow 2: Italy – 10 participants
  • Flow 3: Greece – 10 participants
  • Flow 4: Croatia – 10 participants

Final distribution may be adjusted depending on partner capacity and project design.

What we offer

CERTA offers:

  • clear project coordination;
  • structured preparation of participants before mobility;
  • continuous communication;
  • transparent responsibilities;
  • long-term cooperation for future Erasmus+, ESF+, CERV and youth projects.

Expression of interest

Interested organisations are invited to send:

  • organisation profile;
  • relevant experience;
  • available host sectors;
  • previous Erasmus+/ALMA/ESF+ mobility experience;
  • capacity to host 10 NEET participants;
  • country/city of implementation;
  • contact person.

Contact:
CERTA Association – Romania
Email: certa.office@gmail.com
Website: https://my-certa.org
Contact person: Mihai Tiuliumeanu