Marko fights back into professional life: from robbery to internship!

Marko fights back into professional life: from robbery to internship!

There is an extraordinary story of hope and new beginnings in Stuttgart: Marko, a young man who faces a challenge that affects many people today - returning to the world of work after difficult times. The 21-year-old was recently the victim of an attack and has since struggled to enter the job market. Now he sees light at the end of the tunnel, thanks to the support of the “Yes, you can!” project, which was created specifically for young people in the region. The initiative not only offers advice, but also individual support for personal challenges that often make it difficult to get back into employment, as Eva Stuttgart reports.

Marko was already working in his home country of Croatia at the age of 15 and knows how important career prospects are. He had several jobs before, but the robbery threw him off track. Together with his advisor, Maren Rizzo, he has now scoured job portals to find a place to start again. “It’s exciting!” says Marko and is looking forward to an internship in a company next Tuesday. There he hopes to get a training position as a roller shutter and sun protection mechatronics technician so that he can stand on his own two feet again.

The importance of the project

The “Yes, you can!” team has made it its mission to help young people who have “construction sites” in their lives. These can be complex: problems in the family, difficulties at school or challenges when looking for a job. Participants receive support in sorting through these issues and finding feasible solutions. Various offers are available, such as mathematics and German lessons, application training as well as sports and creative courses. These initiatives are intended to do justice to the personal strengths of the participants and promote their development potential, as explained in detail on the Eva Stuttgart website.

The challenges of youth unemployment

Marko's story is symptomatic of a broader social problem: youth unemployment. This has far-reaching consequences, not only for those affected, but also for society as a whole. Studies show that unemployment can often lead to psychological problems and financial losses for young people. In addition, it is a challenge for many to successfully reintegrate into the labor market later, as the Social Situation describes in detail.

The causes are often a lack of qualifications, a lack of training places and a tense economic situation. There are efforts in Germany to remedy these problems, including strengthening the dual training system and targeted support programs for disadvantaged young people. It is particularly important to invest in education and further training, not only to help individual companions like Marko, but also to stabilize the entire society and make it fit for the future.

Marko is one step closer to a new beginning. With the support of “Yes, you can!” and a concrete plan for the future, he is on the way to realizing his dreams and mastering the challenges that come his way. A good knack for achieving your goals could be the key to a successful professional life.