Launched in 2017 in Antwerp, DUO for a JOB has become an integral part of the local nonprofit network, offering its intergenerational mentoring program to young people from immigrant backgrounds. Drawing on an active community of mentors, the organization has since opened two additional offices in Mechelen and Turnhout.
In a few figures...
2017
year of creation
3 offices
in the multicultural district of Borgerhout in Antwerp, as well as in Mechelen and Turnhout
1627
duos created and supported by our team
309
active and committed mentors
The Duo team
Antwerp
Who are our duos ?
Kasim & Ferdinand
French lessons and independence
Before:
Missing codes
After:
Permanent contract at Schievelabo restaurant
Thibaud & Franck
A solid link on the professional field as well as in the stands of Sporting Charleroi! In the end, a CDI!
Before:
Discouraged, without a network
After:
CDI in Computer Science and a great friendship!
Fares & Alain
Thanks to Alain's patient support, he was able to clarify his goals and gain confidence.
Before:
Without a clear project
After:
University education
Alpha & Gisèle
Despite the discrimination, Alpha got away with it. Gisèle was there by his side.
Before:
Degree not recognized
After:
IT at ONEM
Ali & Daniel
Before DUO for a JOB, he lacked confidence. One day, Ali and Daniel, his mentor, just shared a meal, talked about everything and nothing. That moment changed everything: trust was established.
Before:
Without a clear professional project
After:
Internship and training
Nashwan & Christine
Refugee soon to be a social worker and already a volunteer at the Ghent Festival
Before:
Refugee, without a network
After:
He has started his degree in Social Work
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Shalom & Denis
Resume, cover letter, self-confidence
Before:
Lost in their job search
After:
Communications Officer contract
Mireya & Aziza
A 100% female success, focused on scientific professions
Before:
Precarious and under-qualified jobs
After:
CDI in pharmacy
Souhaila & Frederic
A magical complicity made of support, trust and success: a paid internship and a new training course!
Before:
French level
After:
Paid intern at Ecobati
Piet & Adrienne
When Adrienne moved from Cameroon to Belgium to study, she had one clear goal: to earn her degree and grow professionally.
Before:
Experiences and Belgian diploma
After:
Permanent contract at Eiffage Construction
Burhan & Mieke
Burhan has been accepted to the University of Antwerp! 🎓 In his home country, he was a pharmacist. But once in Belgium, his diploma suddenly became worthless…
Before:
Diploma unrecognized
After:
Acceptance at University of Antwerp
Sebastian & Paul
Together, they worked on his mobility (driver’s license: check!), spoke only Dutch, and built his network — and his self-confidence!
Before:
Master in Law
After:
Operator at SIOEN
Kadiatou & Lily
4 mois de grossesse… et une volonté à toute épreuve. Katiadou réalise son rêve de devenir infirmière!
Before:
Maman solo, pas de diplôme
After:
Etudes d'infirmière
Joëlle & Florence
Florence et Joëlle, un duo magique tout droit de Charleroi.: Joëlle réalise son premier stage en maison de repos!
Before:
Projet professionnel à définir
After:
Stage en Maison de repos
Ibrahim & Jean-Pierre
✈️ La carrière d'Ibrahim décolle: il décroche une formation à l'aéroport de Liège.
Before:
CESS et bachelier en poche
After:
Gestionnaire logistique à l'aéroport de Liège
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