Kościerzyna is a municipal municipality with an above-average level of social exclusion of residents (Annex 4 to the Regulations). The city has the largest number of unemployed people in the county and is quoted as saying. ‘working area’ (74% of people working in the district). [The District Programme for Combating Unemployment and Activating the Local Labour Market 2022-2026, pp.14, 21] The total number of unemployed in the city increased to 631 pers. (351K) in 2023. Of these, 484 are in a particular labour market situation (including 258 long-term unemployed, 63 OzN) [Source: MRIPS - 01 WORK MARKET REPORT 31.07.2023, PUP Kościerzyna]. According to MOPS data, the number of people experiencing multiple exclusions in the city has increased. In ’23 349 pers. in m. K-na experiences multiple exclusions (including 192K). In this group, 131 people from OzN (including 56K). [Source: data MOPS Kościerzyna] In response, the Centre for Social Integration in Kościerzyna (as PES) - hereinafter referred to as CIS - created an intersect. Partnership of institutions and organisations in the city working to reintegrate people affected/at risk of poverty and/or social exclusion into the labour market. For the diagnosis of key barriers and needs of the Project Participants, we organized a diagnostic workshop with the participation of Partners. Conclusions: - The target group requiring specific support are residents who are unemployed and affected/at risk of poverty and/or social exclusion. - The main problem (barrier) is the limited access of the unemployed and those affected/at risk of poverty and/or social exclusion to social and professional reintegration support offered by the CIS and the LOS Association, two active in the city of PES. The main objective of the project is to increase the chances of active social and professional functioning of 160 (130K and 30M) unemployed and affected/at risk of poverty and/or social exclusion residents of K-na (including 64 OzN), thanks to the implementation of a comprehensive social and professional reintegration programme "Step by step to work" by 30.09.2029. The project objective will be achieved by addressing the needs of the target group. NEED 1 Unemployed and those affected/at risk of poverty and social exclusion do not have access (limited opportunities for working PES) to comprehensive, individualised and diverse forms of support that will increase their employability (self-employment). Need implemented by: - ZAD 1. SOCIAL REINTEGRATION - workshops on social skills, health and legal situation. Output – 160 K/M unemployed and affected/at risk of poverty and social exclusion supported – ZAD 2. PROFESSIONAL REINTEGRATION – professional workshops and counselling, apprenticeships. Output - 160 K/M unemployed and affected/at risk of poverty and social exclusion supported Both of them pursue specific objectives: CS1: Development of social skills and attitudes among 160 (130k and 30M) residents of Kościerzyna not employed and affected/at risk of poverty and/or social exclusion. CS2 : Development of professional orientation. competences and qualifications of the profession. among 160 (130k and 30M) residents of Kościerzyna not employed and affected/at risk of poverty and/or social exclusion. NEED 2 Social and professional reintegration activities for the unemployed and those affected/at risk of poverty and/or social exclusion of the inhabitants of Kościerzyna must be complemented by environmental animation and volunteering activities in their social environment. Need implemented by ZAD. 3. ENVIRONMENTAL ANIMATION AND VOLUNTEERING – art, intergenerational and motivational workshops. Product: 20 days of animation on the wall, ca. 240 days of activation workshops. The specific objective is to: Supporting motivation and social activity among 160 (130k and 30M) participants of reintegration activities in the Program through environmental animation and volunteering carried out in their social environment. RESULTS OF THE PROJECT 64 OzN (40%) supported by 45 K/M (28%) of working people, after the end of the project.