Internship Scheme
Placements bridging the gap between graduation and employment for Roma and Egyptian graduates.
The problem
Roma and Egyptian graduates leave university with qualifications but without the professional networks and first-post experience that employers expect.
Objectives
- Improve access to the labour market for young Roma and Egyptian graduates
- Bridge the gap between education and employment
Results
Delivered from November 2016 to April 2018 with the support of the UNDP/EU initiative Economic and Social Empowerment for Roma and Egyptians (ESERE), across Albania’s major cities.
Programme detail
Internship Scheme Supporting Roma and Egyptian Graduates in Albania
The “Internship Scheme” project, implemented from November 2016 to April 2018, contributed to strengthening employment opportunities for Roma and Egyptian youth across Albania’s major cities.
About the Project
The Internship Scheme was supported by the UNDP/EU initiative “Economic and Social Empowerment for Roma and Egyptians – a booster for social inclusion” (ESERE). The project focused on improving access to the labour market for young graduates from Roma and Egyptian communities, helping bridge the gap between education and employment.
Its primary goal was to support the employment of Roma and Egyptian university graduates in both public institutions and private sector companies in Tirana, Durrës, Shkodër, and Berat.
Participants and Beneficiaries
A total of 36 Roma and Egyptian students and graduates benefited directly from the programme. They were selected to take part in structured professional internships designed to strengthen their skills, employability, and work experience.
Implementation and Institutional Support
The project was implemented in close cooperation with several national and local institutions, including the Ministry of Social Welfare and Youth, the National Employment Service, the Municipality of Berat, the Municipality of Durrës, and other relevant administrative bodies.
Participants were placed in a variety of working environments, including government agencies, private companies, and civil society organizations, where they engaged in one-year professional internships.
Impact
The Internship Scheme provided participants with practical work experience and strengthened their professional competencies, contributing to improved employment prospects and greater social inclusion for Roma and Egyptian communities in Albania.
This initiative represents an important step toward equal opportunities and sustainable inclusion of minority groups in the Albanian labour market.