1. Theme 2 «How to keep the idea of the European integration alive in the minds of young people?» Authors: Romina Boraso Claudio Sdogati Presenter: Romina Boraso Krusevo, Republic of Macedonia 2012 / September / 21st-25th

2. Index I.COOSS Marche profile II.Current COOSS activities for youth social integration III.Scenarios in EU for young people IV.Pathways to achieve youth European integration V.Outlook Krusevo, Republic of Macedonia 2012 / September / 21st-25th

3. COOSS Marche profile Born in 1979 Founded by 9 young unemployed Private company, not for profit, NGO Health and Social Care services Tailored and specific services for Youth 1993: institution of R&D + VET Dept 2000: officially accredited as VET Agency VET to young people 2011: about 2000 members/employees 2011: about 45 Million € turnover Where we are Krusevo, Republic of Macedonia 2012 / September / 21st-25th Who we are

4. Current COOSS activities for youth social integration ► Management of Youth Centers (CAG in Italian) ► VET initiatives and courses for unemployed and employed young people ► Job placement for “fragile” young people ► Design, implementation and management of SERVICES for young people ► Almost 20 years participation to EU Programmes & projects ► Travel abroad (EU) and exchange (LdV and YIA Programmes) Krusevo, Republic of Macedonia 2012 / September / 21st-25th

5. Scenarios in EU for young people The current crisis existing in Europe is: Economic : growth of youth unemployment rate, gender differences, hard transition from education to work, labour market fragmentationEconomic : growth of youth unemployment rate, gender differences, hard transition from education to work, labour market fragmentation Cultural : about 22,5% of young people are neither in employment nor in education or training, growth of discrimination, missing of EU idea of different cultures living togetherCultural : about 22,5% of young people are neither in employment nor in education or training, growth of discrimination, missing of EU idea of different cultures living together Social : need to promote and preserve gathering places for youth, problematic integration of different cultures and ways of lifeSocial : need to promote and preserve gathering places for youth, problematic integration of different cultures and ways of life Krusevo, Republic of Macedonia 2012 / September / 21st-25th

6. Pathways to achieve youth European integration Economic : creation of real job opportunities for youth preceded by VET, National and European cooperation with social partners, labour market stakeholders and educational and training bodies, ICT Economic : creation of real job opportunities for youth preceded by VET, National and European cooperation with social partners, labour market stakeholders and educational and training bodies, ICT Cultural : enhancement of different cultural identities and promote their knowledge, take care of the current requirements and difficulties of youth Cultural : enhancement of different cultural identities and promote their knowledge, take care of the current requirements and difficulties of youth Social : fill the “social hole” through social integration, Youth Service, active citizenship Social : fill the “social hole” through social integration, Youth Service, active citizenship Krusevo, Republic of Macedonia 2012 / September / 21st-25th

7. Outlook Labour insertion is the most relevant objective to integrate Youth in Europe (short periods of work in other EU countries)Labour insertion is the most relevant objective to integrate Youth in Europe (short periods of work in other EU countries) Educational and Training initiatives in partnership with other SEE and EU countries (LdV, LLP, YIA, LdV Exchanges, funded by EU)Educational and Training initiatives in partnership with other SEE and EU countries (LdV, LLP, YIA, LdV Exchanges, funded by EU) Design of new Social Initiatives, exploitation of Good Practices, comparison and Exchange of Social Integration Clubs for YouthDesign of new Social Initiatives, exploitation of Good Practices, comparison and Exchange of Social Integration Clubs for Youth Implementation of innovative forms of training and new businesses, including the use of ICTImplementation of innovative forms of training and new businesses, including the use of ICT Krusevo, Republic of Macedonia 2012 / September / 21st-25th

8. If I have told you these details about the asteroid, and made a note of its number for you, it is on account of the grown-ups and their ways. When you tell them that you have made a new friend, they never ask you any questions about essential matters. They never say to you, "What does his voice sound like? What games does he love best? Does he collect butterflies?" Instead, they demand: "How old is he? How many brothers has he? How much does he weigh? How much money does his father make?" Only from these figures do they think they have learned anything about him. Antoine-Marie-Roger de Saint-Exupéry Thank you for your attention! r.boraso@cooss.marche.it Krusevo, Republic of Macedonia 2012 / September / 21st-25th