AT A GLANCE
This project addresses long-term unemployment among Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and vulnerable groups by building strong local partnerships between jobseekers, employers, and employment services. It delivers personalised, accessible support through a “place-then-train” approach that promotes direct inclusion in the open labour market. The initiative also pilots innovative social economy models in selected areas while strengthening employer engagement. Evidence will be gathered in eight focus countries to adapt and scale effective practices locally. Finally, the project will disseminate best practices and lessons learned to ensure sustainability and future replication.
OBJECTIVES
- To collect comprehensive data on the current employment landscape for Persons with Disabilities in 8 focus countries, in order to develop adaptation plans for the transfer and scale-up of 2 selected practices at a local level.
- To address barriers to sustainable employment for Persons with Disabilities by training Service Providers (SP), Employers, and Employment services through the organisation of 30 ad-hoc training sessions.
- To foster partnerships on Social Economy (SE) amongst local employment actors by creating 1 informal network structure in each of the targeted areas.
- To share best practices and lessons learned for future exploitation.