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Pathways to Youth Employability – A Guide by Young People, for Young People
A practical and youth-led guide created during an Erasmus+ youth exchange in Portugal. It offers tools, tips, and reflections to help young people boost their employability, write CVs, prepare for interviews, and join European projects.
Aims of the tool
The aim of this guide is to empower young people to take active steps toward their personal and professional development by helping them identify their competences, reflect on life experiences, and gain practical tools for employability. It supports youth in writing CVs and motivation letters, preparing for job interviews, improving digital skills, and exploring European mobility opportunities such as Erasmus+ and ESC. Created by participants during an Erasmus+ youth exchange, the guide also promotes intercultural learning, self-awareness, and active participation in lifelong learning.
Description of the tool
This practical, youth-friendly toolkit was developed during an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange in Figueira da Foz, Portugal (7–15 May 2025), by young people from Portugal, Latvia, Germany, and Romania. It was created to help peers build confidence and develop essential skills for entering today’s job market.
The tool offers easy-to-follow guidance on recognising personal strengths, transforming everyday experiences into professional assets, and mastering employability essentials such as writing CVs, motivation letters, and preparing for interviews. It also explores key digital tools and platforms to boost online presence and support career development.
Participants are encouraged to reflect on their learning, explore Erasmus+ opportunities, and use resources like Youthpass to document their growth. Real stories and quotes make the content authentic and inspiring.
Key learning outcomes include:
Strengthened self-awareness and reflection skills
Improved communication and teamwork abilities
Greater digital competence using free online tools
Understanding of career planning and job application processes
Familiarity with Erasmus+ opportunities for youth
Enhanced motivation and readiness to act on personal goals
This tool supports both individual learning and group workshops, making it ideal for youth workers, NGOs, and young people at the start of their professional journey.
Disclaimer
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Tool overview
http://toolbox.salto-youth.net/5044
This tool is for
Young people aged 16–30, especially those at the beginning of their career journey, including participants with fewer opportunities. Also relevant for youth workers, educators, and organisations supporting employability, career guidance, and Erasmus+ mobility.
and addresses
Networking and Follow-up
It is recommended for use in:
Youth Exchanges
Materials needed:
Internet access, a computer or smartphone, and basic digital tools such as Google Drive, Notion, or PDF reader. Optional: printer for those who prefer a physical copy of the guide.
Duration:
The guide can be used flexibly. Individual sections can be completed in short sessions (15–30 minutes), while going through the full guide with reflection and exercises may take 2–3 hours. It can also support longer youth work or training activities.
Behind the tool
The tool was created by
Unknown.
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The tool was published to the Toolbox by
Kateryna Shepeliuk (on 8 August 2025)
and last modified
29 July 2025
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