Belgian King Philippe visited Defense forces on Thursday to learn more about the military Reboot4You programme.
The Reboot4You is a 'Collective Benefit Service' (DCN) which aims to enable unemployed young people re-entry into the labour market. Individuals aged between 18 and 24 undergo a six-month traineeship in the army with the ultimate goal of getting their foot on the career ladder.
King Philippe of Belgium visited the Leopoldsburg barracks in Limburg on Thursday. The royal met with the young people benefiting from the programme and spoke to them about their desire to work again following a period of unemployment.
Reboot4You "aims to provide vulnerable young people with behavioural and technical skills essential for their socio-professional integration," the Royal Palace posted on social media.
🫡 Initié dans le cadre du projet Reboot4You, ce service d’utilité collective a pour but de transmettre à des jeunes vulnérables des compétences comportementales et techniques essentielles à leur insertion socioprofessionnelle. pic.twitter.com/mnzBMj0kSy
— Belgian Royal Palace (@MonarchieBe) October 24, 2024
Throughout the visit the King was informed about how the DCN works. For the first six weeks, participants receive training from a variety of sectors, including catering, mechanics, administration and construction. They then complete a 15-week work placement in barracks across the country.
Credit: Belga / Dirk Waem
Participants do not wear uniforms and are not trained militarily. They continue to receive unemployment benefits if they were already signed up to do so, and they receive an additional €550 for their work performed for the army.
