EXPERT GROUP ON SKILLS AND MIGRATION 1st Meeting EGSM ETUC, Brussels, 9 May 2017

1st Meeting EGSM, Brussels, 9 May 2017 Agenda of the Meeting Presentation and discussion of the key objectives and methodology of the EGSM Participatory analysis of strengths and weaknesses of the pilot actions and other selected practices (with a particular view to identify opportunities of dissemination in other contexts) Wrap-up and discussion of the way forward (2nd meeting EGSM, tentative structure of EGSM report, etc.) 1st Meeting EGSM, Brussels, 9 May 2017

1st Meeting EGSM, Brussels, 9 May 2017 Main goals of the EGSM WHAT WE AIM FOR? Provide a reasoned selection of concrete, functioning practices in the field Reflect about conditions of success and on the key issue of transferability Draft guidelines for national Labour-INT actions (ETUC proposal) and/or policy recommendations for social partners 1st Meeting EGSM, Brussels, 9 May 2017

1st Meeting EGSM, Brussels, 9 May 2017 Methodology In order to fulfill our first 2 goals, we propose to map existing practices in the field of social and economic integration of refugees in Europe. Focus: those promoted/developed by social partners We propose a very simple and schematic framework to (a) classify and (b) assess potential for transferability of good practices in place. 1st Meeting EGSM, Brussels, 9 May 2017

THE LABOUR INSERTION PROCESS FOUR KEY STAGES: 4. AT THE WORKPLACE 3. SKILLS MATCHING AND PLACEMENT 2. SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING 1. SKILLS ASSESSMENT AND PROFILING 1st Meeting EGSM, Brussels, 9 May 2017

THE LABOUR INSERTION PROCESS SEVERAL ACTORS INVOLVED IN THE DIFFERENT STAGES CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE STATE INSTITUTIONS TRADE UNIONS PUBLIC/PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES EMPLOYERS NGOs AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES 1st Meeting EGSM, Brussels, 9 May 2017

1st Meeting EGSM, Brussels, 9 May 2017 Methodology Classification of selected practices should focus on two key parameters: COMPREHENSIVENESS: does the practice encompass all the main stages of LM insertion? i.e. Skills assessment and profiling Skills development and training Skills matching At work COOPERATION between social partners: does the practice involve the key social partners? 1st Meeting EGSM, Brussels, 9 May 2017

Classification of existing practices (I) COMPREHENSIVENESS Skills assessment and profiling Skills development and training Skills matching and placement At work ANABASI (IT) Y N IdA Bayern Turbo (DE) Fast-track (SE) ... 1st Meeting EGSM, Brussels, 9 May 2017

Classification of existing practices (II) COOPERATION Employers organisations Trade Unions Chambers of Commerce PES and Public Employers Social Enterprises /NGOs ANABASI (IT) Y N IdA Bayern Turbo (DE) Fast-track (SE) ... 1st Meeting EGSM, Brussels, 9 May 2017

Assessing transferability Taking inspiration from the SWOT analysis approach (Strenghts/Weaknesses – Opportunities/Threats); we suggest to focus on the second set of factors (contextual factors) Opportunities Threats ANABASI (IT) opportunities of structured partnerships with local stakeholders labour needs in shipbuilding industry Precarious legal status may jeopardize investment made in training High costs IdA Bayern Turbo (DE) access to German Dual System Involvement of PES Practice 3 TO BE DISCUSSED AND COMPLETED… … Practice 4 1st Meeting EGSM, Brussels, 9 May 2017

1st Meeting EGSM, Brussels, 9 May 2017 Which way forward Setting the date for the second meeting (3 July ?) Planning “homework” for experts (Identify, classify and assess functioning practices) Defining an outline for the final report Other issues? 1st Meeting EGSM, Brussels, 9 May 2017