Intercept Project

In response to urgent concerns about climate change, INTERCEPT contributed towards nurturing the future workforce by targeting inactive youths and their potential in green careers. This initiative focused on NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) aged 25-29 across Malta, Italy, and Lithuania. The project provided the 242 participants with a 25-hour specialized training program on Green Jobs, Motivation, and Behaviour, alongside immersive 240-hour work placements in green and sustainable businesses.

Within the project’s framework, two comprehensive research endeavours were undertaken; one focused on analysing the target population and relevant active labour market policy (ALMP) practices, and another focused on imparting essential Green crosscutting competencies identified by employers and relevant stakeholders. Following the research phase, a 25-hour training program was developed and later expanded by Jobsplus (Malta's Public Employment Services) into a comprehensive 50-hour program accredited at EQF level 3 with 2 ECTS. This program is featured in the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority’s (MFHEA) accredited courses catalogue and integrated into Jobsplus’ portfolio of free training programs. Additionally, a 40-hour training program was tailored for Public Employment Services (PES) staff in Malta, Italy, and Lithuania, focusing on refining Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in areas such as Green Economy and NEETs Data and Analysis. Evaluation guidelines were designed, incorporating various data collection approaches, resulting in a comprehensive final report on the pilot and guidelines for integrating 25-29-year-old NEETs into the labour market, emphasizing green jobs. INTERCEPT sought to influence future policies based on insights gained from these experiences. Led by Jobsplus and funded by the EEA and Norway Grants Fund for Youth Employment, the INTERCEPT Project involved a dynamic consortium of nine organizations across Europe, including universities, research institutions, and PES agencies.