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

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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.)
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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
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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.
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5. 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
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6. 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
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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?
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8. 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)
...
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9. 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)
...
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10. 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
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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?
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