Capacity Building – Train the Trainer – September 2023
10 November 2023
A comprehensive analysis and research phase was conducted to establish a training curriculum that aims to provide staff members of business support organisations (BSOs) with the necessary skills for effectively integrating refugees into the local workforce.
The training was conducted over a span of two days in September 20023, including a total of 14 participants. The programme was conducted under the guidance of skilled facilitators, who employed role-play exercises to replicate authentic interactions between non-governmental organisations (NGOs), companies, and business support organisations (BSOs).
Two organisations, Diversity Development Group and International House Vilnius, were invited to share their good practices in Vilnius.
These speakers provided valuable insights and expertise on the process of integrating refugees into Lithuania’s labour market. The programme included essential subjects such proficient networking with non-governmental organisations (NGOs), communication strategies for connecting with refugees, approaches for including local businesses as possible employers, and inspiring refugees with entrepreneurial aspirations.
The knowledge gained from the initial training session will prove to be advantageous for the subsequent training session and the overall completion of the training programme which, once finalized, will be available for all target groups.Additional links
Capacity Building – Train the Trainer – July 2024
12 July 2024
The second edition of our Train the Trainer Program took place at the National Chamber of Commerce in Warsaw.
The developed upscaling training program for increased capacities was conducted with representatives of business support organisations and project partners preparing participants to help refugees integrate into the workforce.
Plan and content:
1. Introduction and Context (Global refugee statistics and trends)
2. Cultural Competence and Communication
3. Labor Market Integration
4. Networking and Partnerships
5. Practical Support Skills
6. Legal and administrative overview
7. Employer Education
8. Action planning (SWOT analysis of current integration efforts, Setting SMART goals for individual staff and chambers, Developing a 6-month action plan: group activity)
Followed by a presentation of the action plans. This fruitful workshop also allowed for experience and best practice exchange.
A big thank you to Mr Bartosz Jakubowski, a Business Relationships Expert from the Fundacja Ocalenie | Ocalenie Foundation who was our guest speaker.
The foundation supports migrants in integrating into society and their personal development. We learned about the Ocalenie’s initiatives, their Help Centers for Foreigners in Warsaw and Łomża and how they raise public awareness on the topic.