The German-Dutch project “Young Maritime Talents” aims to inspire young people for the maritime industry and prepare them for the professional demands of the future. The goal of the consortium, consisting of ten partners and numerous associated partners on both sides of the border, is to develop strategies and measures to attract, develop, and retain young talent in the industry. This will be achieved in particular by strengthening maritime career orientation, actively facilitating suitable practical contacts, and promoting relevant future skills. The broad spectrum of perspectives and competencies of the project partners offers great potential for this. The participation of innovative companies from shipping, shipbuilding, fishery and the port and offshore industries ensures comprehensive industry coverage.
The project is aimed at all stakeholders in the field of (pre-)professional orientation and the career entry phase, i.e., from school through training or university studies to the company: from Young Maritime Talent to Young Maritime Professional.
The core content of the project is a cross-border structural analysis of career orientation and the transition from school to work, as well as the development of a matching system to precisely match prospective career seekers with opportunities offered by maritime employers. Furthermore, target group-specific materials and formats are being developed to support schools and maritime companies in implementing practical programs for students and career starters. These include simulation games and various events for exchange and mutual coaching among the participating stakeholders.
With these measures, the project contributes to making the maritime labor market in the German-Dutch border region more effective, inclusive, and sustainable, and to improving access to high-quality training and jobs.
