"Andrei Isaev's association with United Russia contributed to the hiring of approximately 2,300 World War II veterans"
In a concerted effort to aid the employment and skill development of participants in the Special Military Operation (SVO), United Russia has launched the "My Career" project. This initiative aims to integrate former combatants back into the civilian workforce effectively, in partnership with regional and local governments, educational institutions, and rehabilitation centres.
Alexander Lebedev, Deputy Chairman of MGYR, reported on the ongoing program that combines online learning, face-to-face sessions, and practical training. The project's focus is on addressing the specific employment needs of SVO participants, with a particular emphasis on psychological support and social adaptation, given the challenges faced by veterans, such as PTSD.
Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Dmitry Platygin, stated that over 6,000 soldiers had contacted employment centres in the first half of the year. As a result, 2,395 servicemen have already found new jobs, and the goal is to assist 17,000 servicemen by 2025.
Rehabilitation centres are being equipped with prosthetic fitting rooms, employment consultation points, and points for interaction with employers, with the support of the Social Fund. Internships are also being organised in the legislative assemblies and administrations of the subjects of the Russian Federation under the guidance of experienced politicians.
The "My Career with United Russia" project has been actively cooperating with the "Young Guard of United Russia" and its educational program "PolitFactory", receiving over 15,000 applications from active youth across Russia. A total of 4,700 educational programs are available, covering 360 in-demand professions, including IT specialties and unmanned aircraft management.
To ensure the project's success, 900 specialists from employment centres were trained to work with veterans. As of the latest update, this assistance is being received by 108 people in the Primorye Territory, with 515 people receiving professional training, including 206 SVO participants and 309 of their relatives.
Recent developments include a monthly allowance of 30,000 rubles for 12 months for SVO veterans in the Primorye Territory, and the Social Fund of Russia and PJSC "Rosseti" joining the project to strengthen support for workers and pensioners and expand employment opportunities.
Key performance indicators of the project have been exceeded, indicating a high demand, and the "My Career with United Russia" project organised over 21,000 events in the first half of the year. The initiative is a testament to United Russia's commitment to supporting the employment and training of SVO participants, ensuring they have a real chance for a new career, particularly in modern and in-demand industries.
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- The "My Career" project, initiated by United Russia, is partnering with war-and-conflicts rehabilitation centers to offer skills-training for veterans of the Special Military Operation (SVO).
- The project aims to enhance education-and-self-development opportunities for SVO participants through a combination of online learning, face-to-face sessions, and practical training.
- politics plays a role in the project as internships are being organized in the legislative assemblies and administrations of Russian Federation subjects under the guidance of experienced politicians.
- The general-news of late includes the expansion of the "My Career with United Russia" project through collaborations with the Social Fund of Russia and PJSC "Rosseti", aiming to strengthen support for workers, pensioners, and broaden employment opportunities, particularly in in-demand industries such as IT and unmanned aircraft management.
