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Fostering Migrants Employment in The constRUction SecTor

2021-1-DE02-KA220-VET-0000356432021Cooperation partnerships in vocational education and trainingfinalized
Countries: DE|EL|CY|TR · Grant: €253,728
Inclusion, promoting equality and non-discriminationDigital content, technologies and practicesEmployability

Objectives

MiTrust achieved its objectives, addressing key needs in the construction sector for migrant workers. The project successfully identified specialties in demand, enhanced migrants' language competencies and soft skills, and facilitated access to personalized online learning. MiTrust developed targeted distance training programs, digital tools, and multimedia materials, modernizing vocational education for migrants. The project actively promoted social inclusion, providing a pathway for migrants to integrate into the labor market and enhancing their employability in the construction sector. MiTrust's holistic approach to skill development, language enhancement, and social inclusion has left a lasting impact on the construction sector, fostering a more inclusive and diverse workforce while providing migrants with valuable opportunities for successful integration into their host EU societies.

Background

MiTrust successfully addressed challenges in the construction industry by developing an innovative digital tool. This tool supports migrant workers in acquiring language skills, soft skills, and appropriate behaviors for construction sites. MiTrust's targeted open and distance learning opportunities have empowered migrant workers, enhancing their employability and offering improved career prospects in the construction labor market. MiTrust also responded to the need for Vocational Education and Training (VET) support in the construction sector, bridging gaps in skills training and addressing challenges highlighted by CEPS, such as market failures and unaffordable costs. Recognizing the informal experiences of migrant workers, MiTrust contributed to creating a more inclusive environment for those entering the construction industry. The project aligns with broader EU goals of fostering diversity, enhancing skills development, and promoting social inclusion. The innovative digital tool developed by MiTrust leaves a positive legacy in the construction sector, contributing to the successful integration of migrants into EU societies.

Project partners (6)