Diversity is a fact,
inclusivity is a choice
We live in a superdiverse society. By creating a more inclusive society, we ensure that everyone can find their place and actively contribute.
How? Promoting encounters and exchanges between cultures and generations, and fighting inequalities and discrimination.
A twofold observation
Statistics and researches show that:
⚠️ Thereis an unequal access to the labour market for young people with a migrant background from outside the European Union (1st, 2nd and 3rd generation), regardless of their educational level.
⚠️ The knowledge and experience of people over 50 is not sufficiently valued and used.
Our mission
Since 2013, DUO for a JOB creates a link between generations by offering a mentoring program in numerous cities in Belgium.
Concretely, it's a relationship where a volunteer “mentor,” trained by our association, shares their experience with a young “mentee” to promote the development of their skills, autonomy, and help them identify and achieve their professional goals.
The relationship is based on exchange, learning, and mutual trust. Once a duo, the pair meet for two hours each week, for six months and are supervised by a coordinator from our team.
But DUO for a JOB is more than just an effective integration tool. It is a project of openness and solidarity, bringing together people of different ages, origins, and neighborhoods around common values. A powerful experience that, through encounters, helps to challenge prejudices and discrimination.
Our vision
By acting as a bridge between generations and cultures, DUO for a JOB aims to support the professional integration of young people with an immigration background, while fostering understanding, open-mindedness, and empathy to build a society that values respect for differences.
Unlocking the potential of young people
Mentoring is a powerful tool to enhance access to the job market and create opportunities for young people with a migrant background to realize their potential and fulfill their aspirations.
Adding value to the 50+ experience
Mentoring reinforces the social engagement of each mentor and empowers them to stay active, to feel useful, to improve their skills and to develop new skills.
Changing the way we look at diversity
Mentoring contributes to a more nuanced perception of “the other” and helps build a society where diversity is viewed positively.
Our values
Promoting diversity
DUO for a JOB promotes and values diversity in origins, ages, skills, and experiences because we are convinced that diversity is an asset that promotes mutual learning, creativity and innovation.
DUO for a JOB encourages solidarity by creating connections based on intergenerational exchange, collaboration, and mutual aid within its community.
Social impact
DUO for a JOB sets ambitious goals and continually evaluates its effectiveness with the aim of increasing the societal impact of its actions. We prioritize action and initiative, while remaining proactive and flexible.
We foster a constructive and inspiring environment both internally and in our relationships with mentors, mentees, and partners, turning ideas into tangible impact and results.
Inclusiveness
Our organization strives to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and listened to, where all voices are valued and where each person can fully contribute.
DUO for a JOB ensures a “Safe space” for collaborators, volunteers, beneficiaries, and partners.
Warm professionalism
By combining professional rigor with a human and compassionate approach, DUO for a JOB aims to provide accessible, high-quality mentoring while fostering warm relationships that generate mutual understanding, empathy, and respect.
Frequently asked questions
At the moment, we are only active in Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Our office is located in the Groot Handelsgebouw, directly to Rotterdam Central Station. Here we have a large and nice space where our duos can meet up with each other. Duos are also free to meet at other locations (or online).
Joining our mentoring program is free of charge!
DUO for a JOB is an association that was founded in 2012 and started its activities in Brussels, Belgium in 2013. Subsequently, 2 new legal structures were created: DUO for a JOB France in 2019, an 'association loi 1901', and the 'DUO for a JOB' foundation in the Netherlands in 2021.