Galilée

CSO: Galilée
Area: Green Jobs
Location: Saint-Omer, Pas de Calais

Type of project

Participatory initiative using video-making as a tool to support vulnerable young people, helping them build confidence, develop social and professional skills and discover green careers linked to the social and solidarity economy

The project addresses social exclusion, lack of confidence and limited access to professional opportunities among vulnerable young people from working-class neighbourhoods. It uses participatory video-making to engage young people in discovering green careers linked to the social and solidarity economy. The project also aims to strengthen orientation pathways and create connections with local actors and employers.

Target (Disengaged)

The project directly targets vulnerable young people (16-26) from working-class neighbourhoods who are unemployed, socially isolated, or disconnected from school. It plans to mobilise them through a participatory methodology based on collective video-making projects and co-constructed group dynamics. Through meetings with local professionals and social economy actors, the project also aims to rebuild confidence, strengthen engagement, and reconnect participants with green career opportunities.

Science – Based

Project development through a test-and-learn approach and use of data to monitor the impact.

Gender

The project integrates a strong gender dimension by addressing stereotypes linked to careers and orientation throughout the activities and by ensuring diversity and gender balance within participant groups.

Planned activities

Beneficiaries: 8 to 12 young people directly involved

Planned activities / indicators:  

• 4 to 6 thematic video reports produced, showcasing green jobs and social and solidarity economy initiatives 
• 3 organisations engaged, creating concrete networking opportunities with participants
• 6 professionals engaged, creating concrete networking opportunities with participants
• 1 career guidance and professional integration workshop on green jobs

Action model

• Step 1: Immersion and awareness-raising

  • Visits to SSE organisations engaged in ecological transition
  • Participation in practical workshops and activities
  • Meetings with professionals working in green jobs

  Step 2: Video report production

  • Introduction to the basics of reporting (storytelling, filming, editing)
  • Production of videos on professions, career paths, ecological transition challenges, and changing youth perceptions
  • Support from videographers and communication professionals

  Step 3: Career guidance and professional integration

  • Individual and collective debrief sessions
  • Career guidance workshops based on the videos produced (identifying attractive jobs, discussing barriers, challenging stereotypes, etc.)
  • Meetings with training organisations and youth support services
  • Identification of first pathways towards training, internships, or volunteering opportunities

  Step 4: Final showcase and promotion

  • Public screening of the videos
  • Promotion of participants’ work to partners and local stakeholders
  • Delivery of a “skills passport” recognising competencies developed during the project
  • Dissemination of the videos by young participants to other young audiences through partner organisations