DUO for a JOB
Elisabeth Verniers serves as the Head of Public Partnerships Flanders at DUO for a JOB since December 2020, where responsibilities include building strategic relationships with policymakers and public institutions to secure support for mentoring programs, while advocating for the inclusion of mentees and mentors in public policy discussions. Previously, Elisabeth held the role of Advocacy Manager at Caritas International.be from April 2012 to November 2020, focusing on migration and development issues, and contributed to studies connecting these topics. Prior experience includes coordinating a resettlement project for refugees from the Great Lakes Region and Syria, and working as an integration coach for recognized refugees, emphasizing individual coaching and community integration. Elisabeth holds a Master of Arts in Anthropology from KU Leuven, a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from the University of Konstanz, and a Bachelor's degree in Moral Philosophy from Ghent University.
DUO for a JOB
DUO for a JOB matches young job seekers from diverse backgrounds with people over 50 years old who have a professional experience in related fields and who can accompany and support them in their job search. The youngster and his/her mentor meet for a minimum of two hours a week over a period of six months (of course, flexible arrangements can be made to accommodate their respective agendas). Through its mentoring program, DUO for a JOB encourages an exchange of experience between generations and cultures thus facilitating the future employment of young people while recognising the value of our elders’ experience . More info visit: www.duoforajob.org