The gender gap continues to be one of the main challenges facing the labour market. Women still face barriers to accessing career opportunities, advancing in their careers and achieving equal pay. These inequalities also affect the agri-food sector, where difficulties in entering the labour market are intertwined with the need for innovation and competitiveness amongst small and medium-sized enterprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For women experiencing long-term unemployment, returning to work can be even more challenging, particularly when faced with personal difficulties, health issues or family responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is where AWARE<\/a> comes in: an initiative that promotes personalised training, guidance and job placement programmes in the agri-food sector, with the aim of strengthening women\u2019s professional skills and facilitating their access to the labour market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Through training activities, advisory services and individual support, AWARE aims to provide participants with practical tools to develop new skills and navigate the process of re-entering the workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The initiative is aimed at women who have been unemployed for at least 12 months,<\/strong> with a particular focus on those who face greater difficulties in accessing the labour market due to personal circumstances, health issues or family responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Selected participants will have the opportunity to undertake a programme combining training, professional mentoring and work experience, through activities designed to meet their needs and help them realise their potential.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The activities will take place in several phases, from November 2026 to May 2028, supporting participants from the initial selection process through to their work placement within a company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contracts may commence at different times within the specified period. Throughout the work placement, participants will be mentored by professionals who will offer support and guidance to help them settle into the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are a woman who has been unemployed for at least 12 months and would like to gain new skills and embark on a career in the agri-food sector, fill in the online form<\/a> with the required information: the AWARE team will then be able to contact you and provide further details on the available opportunities and how to take part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To find out more about AWARE and stay up to date with our activities and the opportunities on offer, follow us on our social media channels: Facebook,<\/a> Instagram<\/a> and LinkedIn.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n AWARE \u2013 Advancing Women\u2019s employment in the Agri-food sector through Re-skilling and Empowerment - ESF+ Social Innovation+ initiative: Innovative Approaches Tackling Long-Term Unemployment<\/p>\n\n\n\nWho is AWARE aimed at?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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