Young people with disabilities remain one of the groups most at risk of exclusion from the labour market in the European Union. Although EU policy increasingly emphasizes inclusion and equal opportunities, Eurostat and European Commission data indicate persisting deep inequalities in many areas of socio-professional functioning within the group of persons with disabilities. Young people with disabilities aged 15–29 who experience long-term health limitations are more likely than their peers without disabilities to remain outside of employment, education, and vocational training, thus falling into the so-called NEET category (not in employment, education, or training).

The NEETcraft Initiative: Innovations for Empowering Youth with Disabilities project addresses this challenge by introducing an innovative  job crafting model. This approach is based on the support of job crafters – specialists who accompany young persons with disabilities not only during the recruitment stage but also throughout their employment, ensuring that work is adapted to their individual needs and capacities.

The publication developed within the project presents:

·       the conceptual foundations and theoretical background of the job crafting process,

·       recommendations derived from an ex-ante analysis,

·       a detailed description of the model, along with practical documentation for organisations and professionals interested in applying job crafting in their practice.

Discover the full NEETcraft model and explore how it can help empower young people with disabilities to build sustainable and fulfilling careers!