Professional training for young people - Recife

THE CONTEXT OF YOUR INITIATIVE

“Serve first those who suffer most, serve first those in greatest need”.

It was to respond to this call from Abbé Pierre that the Emmaus group in Recife decided to set up a service for young people on the outskirts of Recife – these young people have no chance of entering the labour market.

The main aim of Emmaus Recife’s vocational training school is to offer young people the chance to learn a profession that can enable them to improve their personal and social living conditions, whilst at the same time becoming aware of their role as a responsible citizen in helping to build a fair and fraternal society.

THE ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT AS PART OF YOUR INITIATIVE

The school welcomes 80 young people and offers professional training courses: electricity, refrigeration, electronics, and computer construction and maintenance.

At the same time, young people are trained in citizenship and social engagement.

WHO IS INVOLVED FROM OUR GROUP?

Firstly, all young people and their families.

On behalf of Emmaus: four staff and two volunteers.

WHICH PARTNERS ARE YOU WORKING WITH ON THIS INITIATIVE?

FUTURE PROSPECTS

The most positive outcome has been that, when most of the young people leave our school, they’re ready to enter the world of work and are aware of their role as citizens.
At the same time, the educational activity raises our profile in the town, meaning Emmaus’s work is recognised and valued.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO ADD ANY INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR INITIATIVE?

WHAT ARE YOUR PROSPECTS?

Improving the physical structure and above all ensuring that teaching and training is carried out by former pupils of the school.