Following a decision by the Qualifications Agency of the Republic of Serbia, Caritas Aleksinac has been accredited to deliver the Programme for Supporting Career Development and Employment of Adults from Vulnerable Social Groups – Aleksinac. This accreditation provides official recognition of the quality of the organisation's longstanding work in supporting unemployed people. Caritas Aleksinac has been actively working to improve employment opportunities for vulnerable groups since 2018, when it established its Career Centre. Initially focused on young people, its activities have since expanded to include a broader range of vulnerable groups and people facing barriers to employment, primarily through the implementation of the RESTART project. Practical Skills to Improve Employment Prospects The programme is designed for adults who need support in finding employment, re-entering the labour market or changing careers. It particularly targets the long-term unemployed and young people who are not in employment, education or training (NEETs). Participants will learn how to set career goals, manage their time more effectively, communicate with employers and prepare for job interviews. Through practical exercises and individual career counselling, they will develop the skills and confidence needed to engage more actively in the labour market. Official Certificate of Completion A key benefit of the programme is that participants who successfully complete the training will receive a Certificate of Completion of an Adult Education Programme, issued in accordance with the Republic of Serbia's Law on Adult Education. The certificate is an officially recognised public document confirming successful completion of the programme and can be presented when applying for employment. "Obtaining JPOA status marks a turning point for our team and demonstrates that social and educational services in smaller communities can meet the highest national quality standards. Our goal is to build a sustainable bridge between those who need support the most and the local labour market in Aleksinac," said Natalija Raković, Career Counsellor at Caritas Aleksinac. Applications for the First Group of Participants Opening Soon Caritas Aleksinac will soon announce a call for applications for the first group of participants. Participation will be free of charge for selected applicants from vulnerable social groups. Further information about the application process will be available through the official communication channels of Caritas Serbia and at the Caritas Aleksinac office, located at Tihomira Đorđevića Street 18, Aleksinac, Serbia.