The first 50 students have enrolled in the program, and RCG Consulting Group will inaugurate an Entrepreneurial Hub

• The program aims to enroll and complete internships for 251 students
• The end of the internships brings students individual allowances of 540 lei
• In the fourth quarter, RCG Consulting will inaugurate an Entrepreneurial Hub

RCG Consulting Group SRL supports young people in their training and professional integration process and announces that the first 50 people have enrolled in the “Students on the Labor Market” project (SMIS Code 318213), financing contract number G2024-73732 of 07.11.2024, co-financed by the European Social Fund+ through the Education and Employment Program 2021 – 2027

“We want to move from simple theory to applied solutions. We conceived this project as a mechanism that works not only on paper, but in reality. Today, more than ever, education must be anchored in reality. Most graduates want concrete opportunities, but they don’t know where to find them, and companies need new talent, but they encounter candidates who need training for the reality of the labor market. Universities invest resources in training, but they don’t always have the means to integrate students directly into the labor market, and this project is the answer to these challenges,” says Doru Tit, founder, RCG Consulting Group.

The specific objective of the programme is ESO4.5, improving the quality, inclusiveness, effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems, including by validating non-formal and informal learning, to support the acquisition of key competences, including entrepreneurship and digital skills, and by promoting the introduction of dual training systems and apprenticeship systems European Social Fund+.

“We identified a common problem, the gap between the skills developed in the higher education system and the real demands of the labor market, which this program addresses. We enrolled in the project because we see as a primary effect a correction of this imbalance that has so far led to unemployment among graduates and a lack of qualified personnel in key industries. Thus, we have assumed the role of active partners of young people and support them in the process of training and professional integration, in direct collaboration with universities in Cluj County”, mentions Cristina Florina Cristea Deac, manager of the Occupational Education Program department within RCG.

In addition, in the fourth quarter of the year, RCG Consulting will inaugurate an Entrepreneurial Hub, in an accessible location of interest to students. This space is designed as a support tool for acquiring the complementary skills necessary for integration into the labor market and for facilitating direct contact between students and the business environment.

The Hub will be a space dedicated to youth entrepreneurship, where they will have the opportunity to participate in thematic workshops, access a specialized library with volumes in the field of entrepreneurship and other relevant areas, and interact with representatives of the business environment by participating in profile events. The space will be equipped with modern equipment and designed to actively support the professional development and entrepreneurial spirit of students. The total budget of the project is 4,816,095.72 lei, of which the value of EU and state budget co-financing is 4,575,290.93 lei. The project is implemented in the North-East, North-West, West and Center Regions for a period of 24 months, between December 2024 and November 2026.

OBJECTIVES

The “Students in the Labor Market” project, initiated by RCG Consulting Group, aims to facilitate the integration of graduates into the labor market through relevant internships and activities aimed at developing their socio-professional skills.

It focuses on organizing internships and complementary activities, providing students with the necessary training to meet the demands of a constantly evolving labor market. In the medium and long term, the project contributes to the development of human capital, supporting the alignment of the educational offer in higher education with the real needs of employers.

The project activities are designed to respond to current labor market challenges, being correlated with the objectives of the Employment Strategy 2021–2027 and adapted to the constantly changing economic context.

MAIN ACTIVITIES of the project are:

• Organization of internships
• Organization of internships
• Establishment of the Entrepreneurial Hub

ANTICIPATED OUTCOME: 251 students who have successfully completed the internship program

BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS:

Access to real practical experience: relevant internships, designed to meet the current demands of the labor market. They will be coordinated by 4 tutors with extensive experience in areas such as business management, organizational management, financial management, public procurement, GDPR regulations, privacy and data protection, intellectual property and related rights, marketing and sales, writing and implementing projects with non-reimbursable financing;

Personalized development and continuous support (work plans adapted to the needs of each intern, personalized coaching sessions, aimed at supporting students in clarifying professional and personal goals;

Access to modern and innovative resources: dedicated 400 sq m workspace equipped with modern individual equipment, digital resources, AI tools;

Free access to an entrepreneurial HUB, which includes a specialized library, workshops with experts and an e-learning platform;

• Indemnities at the end of internships worth approx. 540 lei;
• Internship programs;

Building essential socio-professional skills, such as strategic thinking, communication skills and teamwork. The possibility of applying theoretical knowledge in real contexts, contributing to an easier transition to the labor market;

• Increased employment prospects;
• Networking opportunities and collaboration with entrepreneurs;
• Recognition of performance.