The project aimed to develop a comprehensive training course to map and enhance the non-formal, informal, and formal skills of stay-at-home migrant mothers, strengthening their employability and facilitating their entry into the labor market without extensive re-education. The course focused on helping participants “translate” their competencies into transferable skills for formal employment while enhancing cultural understanding to support their social and economic inclusion. Key objectives included: 1. Competency Identification and Transferability: Identifying existing skills and supporting their adaptation to formal job markets. 2.Cultural Barrier Mitigation: Assisting participants in overcoming cultural barriers by increasing their understanding of societal and workplace norms in host countries. In addition, the project developed an (ECVET/EQF-aligned) training programme for trainers and educators working in the fields of inclusion and integration, ensuring they understood and applied MOMDIG’s innovative methodology.
The project was initiated to address the challenges faced by migrant women, particularly mothers, in integrating into the workforce. This group is over-represented among those outside the labor market and often remains invisible due to limited access to social welfare systems. Those seeking employment face significant barriers, including unrecognized foreign qualifications, limited formal education, and discrimination. Cultural and linguistic challenges further exacerbate their exclusion, leaving their potential untapped. The project targeted migrant mothers with limited digital skills, low formal education, and minimal labor market experience. It also aimed to support formally educated migrant mothers whose credentials were not recognized in their host countries, despite their valuable competencies.In response to the growing importance of digital literacy in the labor market, the project focused on providing tailored training programs to enhance digital and professional skills. By addressing credential recognition, cultural barriers, and upskilling needs, the initiative empowered migrant mothers, facilitating their social and economic integration.