Professional retraining of refugees
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About this good practice
This good practice aimed at the professional retraining of refugees through the creation of a training and empowerment path instrumental to job placement
Resources needed
€ 67.197,60 from the REINSER project (Interreg Adrion 2014/2020), that is public funds and it included costs for for personnel cultural mediators, carpenter trainers, experts for business tutoring, expert trainers on safety at work, etc), materials (row wood), and utilities (electric energy).
Evidence of success
Results achieved:
- 10 migrants and refugees were trained and mentored, out of which 8 have already received job offers from local enterprises in the field of carpentry and woodworking;
- A database of over 90 SMEs was created to serve as a potential stakeholder contact for future similar activities;
- Several kind of urban furnitures (benches, chairs, childres houses for playground etc.) were created using recylced wood in order also to teach the importance of circual economy
Potential for learning or transfer
This activity aims to empower refugees in Brindisi's second-level reception centers by providing training and support for labor market integration and social inclusion. It serves as an inspiring model for public authorities by:
- Advancing economic integration through skill development.
- Reducing social vulnerability and reliance on informal labor.
- Fostering entrepreneurship and job creation among refugees.
- Promoting social inclusion, language acquisition, and civic engagement.
- Minimizing the risk of labor exploitation.
- Encouraging cross-sectoral collaborations for comprehensive refugee integration.
In summary, this practice illustrates how targeted training and support can empower refugees, enhancing their prospects for employment and entrepreneurship. It serves as a model for public authorities to create policies that promote economic integration, reduce vulnerability, and foster social inclusion among refugee populations.