Glob@l Libraries now in Glob@l Libraries now in Provadia tooProvadia too

Filcho Filev, chairman of “Aleko Konstantinov Filcho Filev, chairman of “Aleko Konstantinov 1884”1884”

chitalishte library, signing the Glob@l Libraries chitalishte library, signing the Glob@l Libraries MOUMOU

Official opening of the information and training Official opening of the information and training center under the Glob@l Libraries Programmecenter under the Glob@l Libraries Programme

Project “Citizens of Project “Citizens of Provadia Provadia – – informedinformed, ,

motivated and able on the motivated and able on the labor market”labor market”

  Leading organization – “Al. Konstantinov 1884” chitalishte

libraryProvadia

Partner – “Modern Chitalishte” Association

Sofia

Funding bodyFunding body – – Grant Grant scheme for funding of scheme for funding of

innovative projects under innovative projects under the Glob@l Libraries Bulgaria the Glob@l Libraries Bulgaria

ProgrammeProgramme

The project in the thematic area of “Information, Training and Counceling” -

employment, training for vulnerable social groups, groups at risk, lifelong learning.

The project contributes to social inclusion of vulnerable groups, focusing on young

people under 29 and people over 55.

Target groupsTarget groups::

Young people (16-29 y.o.), unemployed, irrespective of gender, ethnicity or religion;

Adults (over 55), active job seekers, dropped out of the labor market due to lack of ICT skills;

Librarians from chitalishte libraries in Provadia Municipality

Project goalsProject goals::

Goal: Social inclusion of marginalized groups through

employment e-services in the library.

  Objectives: Providing e-services that offer a solution to the

existing problems of personal and career development of vulnerable groups.

Providing e-services to enhance the interaction between vulnerable groups and chitalishte libraries.

Using the opportunities of modern ICT to improve the availability and introduction of new services in the library.

ActivitiesActivities::

Organizing an information campaign to select the project’s target group.

Increasing the employability of the unemployed by offering a professional qualification.

Increasing the motivation of the target group for personal and professional development.

Motivational training “Finding the job we want”.

Ability to work with employment e-services users (drafting job applications).

Career guidance and counseling through e-services.

Providing publicity and information.

Information meeting

Project launch

Training for the job position of Computer Operator

Motivational training

Counceling

Online consultations

Seminar with librarians

Awarding certificates

Awarding certificates

ResultsResults::

Young people who have acquired professional qualifications: 13

Adults over 55 who have acquired professional qualifications: 6

Librarians in chitalishte libraries who have acquired skillsto offer e-services: 10

Completed trainings in the job position of “Computer Operator”: 2

Completed motivational trainings: 2 Completed trainings on working with e-services users:

1 Completed online consultations: 8 hours Completed coaching sessions: 8 hours Completed webinar Participants who found a job: 14

Benefits for the libraryBenefits for the library

Additional capacity in providing employment e-services.

Additional capacity for working with people from vulnerable groups.

Cooperation and exchange of information, ideas, servicesand expertise with other organizations: “Modern Chitalishte” Association, Employment Office Directorate, etc.

Increased social prestige and recognition. New patrons and library users attracted.

Thank youThank you!!