In the JTI area of Amsterdam Zuidoost, there is an urgent need for innovative measures to address the untapped labour potential within this community. The area faces a number of challenging socioeconomic problems, including unemployment and limited opportunities for people to develop and grow in their careers. In addition, figures show that less than 10% of the labour force in Amsterdam Zuidoost works in the region itself. The project partners have long wanted to reach the unused labour potential and offer opportunities to the residents of Zuidoost. The support option offered by the Opportunities for West programme, specifically for the Southeast JTI area, has led to the project partners joining forces to achieve sustainable impact in Amsterdam Zuidoost with the project.
Partners
For the project, a partnership has been formed consisting of companies, government, community representation via non-professional organisations,...