It is our mission to get the best out of your skills.

YES WB supports Youth Employability Skills (YES) development initiatives, policies and innovation. The network is helping CSOs, public and private partners to develop better approaches and methods for boosting YES accross the Western Balkans region.

Why is that important?

Europe’s strategy for 2020 is a route for smart, sustainable and inclusive economic growth through knowledge and innovation, which sets an employment rate target of 75%. The success of this strategy depends on the skills of Europe’s youth. Enterprises need people with the skills required to compete and provide high-quality goods and services.

Young people need the right qualifications to find jobs. People with low levels of or no qualification are nearly three times more likely to be unemployed than those with high qualifications. In the EU, around 75 million people, nearly a third of the working population, have low levels of or no qualification. Too many young people, around 15%, leave school without any qualifications.

Western Balkans Youth Employability
Eleven Key Skills and Competencies

Communication

Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Teamwork

Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals. Teamwork is all about being able to operate smoothly and efficiently within a group.

Foreign Languages

It is based on the ability to understand, express and interpret concepts, thoughts, feelings, facts and opinions in both oral and written form in an appropriate range of societal and cultural contexts.

Desire for Learning and Growth

Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.

Adaptability and Flexibility

Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

Problem Solving

Problem-solving skills include recognizing long-term consequences of solutions to problems and probing, devising, implementing, and evaluating a plan of action for problem resolution.

IT, Computers and Web

Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of Information Society Technology (IST) for work, leisure and communication.

Work Ethics

The work ethic is a cultural norm that advocates being personally accountable and responsible for the work that one does and is based on a belief that work has intrinsic value.

Under Pressure

Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.

Planning and Organising

Establishing courses of action for self and others and effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

Entrepreneurship

An entrepreneurial attitude is characterized by initiative, pro-activity, independence, motivation and determination to meet objectives.

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Being Human is more than just what our broken education system makes it out to be. Let's teach the youth of Western Balkans the art of truly living extraordinary, fulfilling, happy lives together.

„The Table Group is a firm dedicated to making companies more successful and work more fulfilling.“

Berry Sanchez, CEO

„Ryan Hawk is a keynote speaker, author, advisor, and the host of The Learning Leader Show, a podcast with millions of listeners in more than 150 countries. 

Claire Stevenson, Management

„Drs. Ken and Marjorie Blanchard founded The Ken Blanchard Companies in 1979 with three simple goals—to make a difference in people’s lives, to drive human worth and effectiveness in the workplace, and to help each organization we work with become the provider, employer, and investment of choice.“

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„At the Science of Success, our mission is to unleash human potential... Humanity has tremendous untapped potential, but we are so often blinded by ignorance, bias, and even the biological limits of our own minds. We strive every day to help you grow and improve by sharing the knowledge and wisdom you need for your journey.“

Steve Geoff, Marketing

„Creative, open, and inspiring, Dr. Amy Climer brings her passion and energy to every group she facilitates. She has over 20 years of experience leading and facilitating teams, designing and delivering leadership development programs, and teaching teams to be more innovative. Amy blends her background in experiential outdoor education with the fields of creativity, leadership and change to lead robust, interactive programs.“

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