About the project

The S.T.E.P. project is an initiative of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies designed to help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds continue their studies and build a solid future through education, mentoring and personalised counselling.

Project mission:
To give pupils from low-income families a real chance of getting into university and developing the essential skills for academic and professional life.

Project objectives

• Support in preparing for the Baccalaureate

• Developing the skills needed for the transition to university

• Reducing school dropout

• Promoting social inclusion through education

• Creating an institutional framework that provides equal access to higher education

Who are the beneficiaries?

The project is aimed at:

• High-school pupils from Dâmbovița County, enrolled at:

  • „Aurel Rainu” High School – Fieni

  • „Nicolae Titulescu” National College – Pucioasa

  • „Ion Ghica” Economic College – Târgoviște

  • „Goga Ionescu” Technological High School – Titu

• Young people from low-income families, disadvantaged communities and the Roma minority

• Families and teachers involved in educating the pupils

Project programmes

1. The „Step to the Future” programme

For high-school pupils

It includes:

• Intensive Baccalaureate preparation

• Counselling and career guidance

• Motivational workshops

• Activities for pupils, parents and teachers

2. The „Towards Success” programme

For university students

The programme offers:

• Mentoring by graduates and professionals

• Support in adapting to university life

• Networking opportunities

• Internships

• Career development guidance

Expected results by 2027

• 400 pupils supported

• 50 teachers involved

• 80 mentoring sessions

• 60 guidance workshops