Under the term NEET fall different situations of fragility, which is why Futuro Possibile was built to ensure maximum inclusiveness through customisation. The candidates, all between 18 and 27 years of age, were chosen by paying close attention to their unique situations and backgrounds. In fact, those with specific needs, such as a low level of education, a disability, or other social problems, were considered to be more closely aligned with the project’s target audience and were thus given priority during the selection phase.

Collaboration with public psychological counselling services, social services, and the employment centre active in the area was essential in selecting the participants and providing support. The collaboration between Informagiovani and the Don Calabria Institute enabled young NEETs to access resources that are often unknown, such as European mobility programmes and initiatives promoted by Eurodesk.

The training method used was also relevant because it placed emphasis on creating a safe space to bring out the skills of each individual. During the first meeting, for example, an icebreaking activity was conducted using Lego, ensuring that everyone had total freedom of expression. Each participant had to present themselves and their ideal job through the creation of a model made from the famous bricks. During the activity, themes such as the fear that one’s disability could be an obstacle or the difficulty of relating to judgmental work environments emerged. Young participants shared their feelings about work and the future.

The activity on competence and self-efficacy was also delivered as a group activity, where each participant had to get involved and contribute to understanding the concept of competence. By the end, participants recognised themselves as individuals who already have a combination of knowledge and abilities that they can bring into the work environment.