Together we can do more
About this good practice
Adaptator Ukrainian migrants in a quick, effective way in a crisis situation to realities in new country by professional activation and integration in society.
Resources needed
Career advisors, psychologists, educators, integration assistants, mentors, as well as employees of NGOs providing cultural support and activities for children. Additionally, Ukrainian translators, accounting and administrative services, and activity coordinators. Labor Office engaged 6 employees.
Evidence of success
The approach was tested on 1002 migrants-240 covered by the Individual Action Plan:145 CVs, 53 took part in webinars starting and running a business,140 finished a language course, 19 career counseling groups,411- psychological support, over 180 people -many cultural events. Migrants got knowledge about their potential, the labor market and the possibility of taking independent actions in relation to the situation on the labor market, an increase in the sense of belonging to the local community.
Potential for learning or transfer
An approach combining social and professional support has a positive impact on migrants' participation in the support path, because the work does not focus only on receiving one service, e.g. developing a CV or participating in training, but on securing many everyday matters, receiving support in learning the language, receiving information about how the Polish labor market works, how to look for a job, how to set up a company, but it also allows you to learn about the culture of the new place of residence and take an active part in it. You can learn a lot from this approach, because in this situation the migrant is not only an employee but also a recipient and participant of culture and social life, therefore he is not alienated and becomes part of the place where he lives.