1. Empowering unemployed immigrant
youth in The free state of Thuringia
Team: Nawbawagan
Country: Germany
School: Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the
University of Erfurt

2. Problem Statement:
Youth unemployment in the Free State of Thuringia is a
serious problem. The rate of youth unemployment is
significantly higher compared to the National youth
unemployment rate in the Federal Republic of Germany.
According to our research (interviews and quantitative
survey), particularly, non-native population of Thuringia
are among the most vulnerable. As the consequence of
being socially excluded, they confront many challenges
in being employed and sustaining a tenure.

3. Lack of education and language barrier
Causes of the problem
Discrimination (religious, racial, gender, ethnic, etc.)
Low participation in vocational training programs
Inadequate labor market integration programs
Legal barriers (Work permit, Resident status, etc.)
Lack of support for self employment, esp. financial and legal
Universal policies, which does not consider need of different subgroups

4. Increased dependency on social financial assistance and
incentivize to endorse shadow economy, hence impose financial
costs on individuals, society and the country.
Consequences
Seeking opportunities in other federal states and another
countries. Increased tension in the society i.e. natives
and non-natives. Poverty and homelessness.
Psychiatric and psychological illnesses, e.g. drugs,
narcotics, alcoholism, depression, anxiety etc.
Increased rate of crimes (theft, robbery etc.)
organized crime (gangs, murders, drug
trafficking etc.) and radicalization.

5. The Solution
Counselling Centre for Unemployed Immigrant Youth
Establishment of an institution in the city of Erfurt (Capital
of Thuringia). The institution’s main goal is to help and
provide assistance to the target group (unemployed
immigrant youth) in terms of eradicating the cause(s)
(affecting the individual) and prevent the escalation of
undesired consequences.
This centre will cooperate with public and non-
governmental organizations who deal with language,
vocational training, and job agencies.

6. ..the process
Identify unemployed youth, make a database, identify the causes
for their unemployment. Collect data about all educational
centers, vocational training programs and other institutions.
Determine possible assistance’ relevance with the client.
Study each client’s case individually. Find the causes and
possible solutions. Consult with the individual and discuss all
the options. Lobby for immigrant rights, and foster
understanding between different cultures.
Assist the individual in approaching the institutions, which
are able to help. Ensure that he/she is provided with proper
help. Follow up the case on timely bases.

7. Logic Model (Value Chain)
 Unemployed immigrant youth
 Employing agencies  The “Centre” itself
 Institutions (Educational, vocational  Skilled, aware and educated youth
training, etc.)  Well connected institutions and agencies
 Infrastructure, human resources and finance  Well-compiled and valuable database
Inputs Outputs
Process Outcome
 Gathering information  Decreased unemployment rate
 Counseling the client  Social inclusion
 Linking the client with relevant agencies and  Harmony in society
institutions  Decreased crime rate and mental
 Lobby for immigrant rights, and promote cultural illnesses
dialogue  Economic prosperity
 Timely follow-up

8. Timeline
* Each cell indicates one week

9. Performance measurement
 Assessing the employment status of consulted
group
 Evaluating the level of awareness among the
consulted group
 Impartial external consultancy that assesses and
optimizes the Centre’s performance – if required

10. Resources Allocation and staffing
 Staff consists of counselors, registrar and data
manager
 Rented office and stationary
 IT equipment and database software
Risk Management
Risk: The only unlikely risk is not securing financial
resources.
Counter-solution: Establish a volunteer group of
students from Uni-Erfurt, and provide counseling
services for free