At European level, VAE has been identified as a tool capable of fostering socio-professional inclusion, the project aimed to pursue the general objective of providing those working in the adult education sector with useful and functional tools to validate migrants’ experiences. This would be achieved through tools and methodologies tailored to the needs of this target group, facilitating their access to the system. At the same time, the goal was to create better conditions for the inclusion of migrants as a result of easier access to the validation system. Specifically, the objectives were: - To develop a VAE methodology dedicated to migrants, structured around their needs and applicable remotely, thus overcoming spatial barriers; - To create support tools for the implementation of the new VAE methodology, capable of breaking down linguistic and geographical barriers and facilitating interaction and communication between operators and beneficiaries; - To design a training program to equip operators with the skills needed to adopt the new VAE methodology while also training new professionals capable of validating migrants’ experiences.
Adult education institutions often work with migrants. Their presence in Europe is steadily increasing, making it a priority to adopt measures aimed at their inclusion. However, these institutions and their staff face challenges due to the limited operational tools available to meet the needs of this population. In this context, VAE (Validation of Acquired Experience) is one of the strategies identified at the continental level to promote socio-professional inclusion. Nevertheless, its fragmentation, the lack of specific tools, the difficulties faced by practitioners in engaging and including migrants, and the specific needs of this group make it challenging to implement a validation process effectively. Yet, recognizing migrants' experiences is crucial to supporting their inclusion and facilitating their access to adult education. Based on these premises, WINC21 has aimed to address the need for certification professionals to have tools (both methodologies and instruments) that create the conditions for migrants' inclusion in the validation system, enhancing operational conditions and fostering their socio-professional integration.