A network of competent actors (the case managers) are mobilised to support the student in different tasks leading up to a full post-compulsory qualification. Support is designed to be tailor-made and empowering and can include support in choosing a pathway or finding an apprenticeship place upon finishing compulsory education, in getting back to education after drop-out as well as a range of additional support measures for young people with more general educational and social problems. Duration of case management is variable and depends on individual needs. They had to develop a concrete project proposal by 2007 which was approved by the Federal government (Bundesamt fur Berufsbildung und Technologie, BBT) who funds the initiative.