Potentia, a new social employment agency in Laeken

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Potentia is located at the Boulevard Emile Bockstael 91 - 1020 Laeken [plan]. The new office is a collaboration of the Local Mission (Mission Locale) and the House of Employment and Education of the City of Brussels and Randstad. Potentia was established within the district contract Maison Rouge and has the support of the Brussels-Capital Region, the City of Brussels and the European Social Fund.

Young jobseekers in Laeken

This social office for temporary work focuses exclusively on people under 30 years that have difficulties finding work. The choice of Laeken is no coincidence. In Laeken 1 of 3 jobseekers is under 30 years. 70% have only gone to lower secondary school or have no equivalent certificate. A total of 2.500 young people are registered at Actiris as unemployed and lacking adequate qualifications for the job market.

Nevertheless, in the Laeken region there is a major economic activity: the renovation of Tour & Taxis, the Port of Brussels, industrial activities, the Heysel plateau, ...

Coaching for temporary work

Potentia helps young people not only to find temporary work. The office prepares candidates for a job and provides support during and after the assignment. There are coaching sessions. Young people's questions are answered, frustrations eliminated and good attitudes learned. Potentia also offers professional guidance. Some young people who cannot enter the job market yet, can follow initial training. The office can only be visited after making an appointment.