OBJECTIVES & TARGET GROUPS

Our project has the following objectives:
– To adapt and enhance the European supported employment model to create adaptive pathway for labour market inclusion
of refugees and immigrants from Syria and Ukraine.
– To develop relevant career counseling guidelines to support the realisation of the process of their labour market inclusion
– To train at least 20 career counsellors and supported employment consultants based on new guidelines
– To improve the provision of further qualification opportunities for VET providers and trainers

In the project activities we will involve the following target groups:

1. Supported employment providers – job coachers, career counselors, social workers, job specialist who are working directly with refugees and which can implement the adapted Supported employment process at the labour market.

2. VET training providers / VET centres – responsible bodies for the VET training of Supported employment providers. Those organisations can use both project deliverables in order to increase the level of the VET training services which they offered as well as to assure the quality of the trainings which they provides.

3. Non-profit establishments working with refugees – those who directly organise training and supportive activities for labour market inclusion of the refugees and working toward equal employment opportunities. The responsible team members of those establishments will take part into the training course in the field of Supported employment.

4. Employers – companies who would like to introduce the SE approach into their activities and to take benefit from the project results for free of charge.

5. Governmental bodies – institutions in Portugal and Bulgaria responsible for changes into the social policy and labour legislation such as Job Centres, Executive Employment Agency, State agencies for refugees and immigrants, The Parliament, The Council of Ministries, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Ministry of Education, Science and Youth, National accreditation/certification bodies etc. in participating partners’ countries. We use the network with them in order to suggest policy amendments.

Quotes from the participants in the ADAPTREF piloting phase:

• “I enjoyed the hands-on approach and practical applications of the concepts taught during the ADAPTREF training.“
• “The trainers were knowledgeable and provided real-world examples that helped me understand how to apply the skills learned in my own projects.”
• “I appreciated the opportunity to work with a diverse group of professionals who brought different perspectives and experiences to the table.”
• “Overall, the training was well-structured, engaging, and provided valuable insights into the world of software development”
• “The training provided an interactive learning environment where participants could engage with each other and share their experiences. This made the learning process more enjoyable and allowed us to learn from one another’s experiences.”
• “The trainers were highly knowledgeable and experienced in the field. They shared best practices and real-world examples that helped us understand the nuances of supporting refugees and immigrants in their job search and career development.”
• “The training equipped us with practical tools and resources that we can use in our daily work. These resources included templates, checklists, and strategies that have been proven effective in helping refugees and immigrants find and maintain employment.”
• “One of the most valuable aspects of the training was the networking opportunities it provided. By working with a diverse group of professionals, we were able to build connections and collaborate on future initiatives aimed at supporting refugees and immigrants.”
• “The training covered a wide range of topics related to supported employment and career guidance for refugees and immigrants. This comprehensive curriculum ensured that we gained a broad understanding of the issues involved and the strategies to address them.”