Bespoke career up-skilling: the case of Mellon Skills Accelerator

Konstantin Tsimas ()

Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 2020, vol. 9, issue 1, 1-7

Abstract: Abstract In the absence of a sufficient number of state-run institutional interventions, any action stemming from autonomous, voluntary private sector initiatives providing counseling and up-skilling to unemployed women is de facto important, especially when referring to confirmed successful and recurring efforts. This contribution provides a detailed discussion and analysis of the methodological approach and extraordinary results of the “Mellon Skills Accelerator” initiative, designed and delivered by knowl Social Enterprise to increase employability. It provides a preliminary evaluation of the initiative’s impact and suitability to be adopted as a standard course of action, across the Greek nation and possibly across Europe and beyond. The author has had first-hand experience of Mellon Skills Accelerator working as a volunteer counsel and coach with the organization.

Keywords: Greek crisis; women’s unemployment; Up-skilling; Counseling; Training; Re-employment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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