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COHESION Project: International Cooperation for Social Inclusion The COHESION project, funded by Erasmus+, aims to support the social inclusion of students with neurological disorders and traumas through their...

COHESION: international cooperation for social inclusion

The Cohesion project, funded by Erasmus+, aims to support the social inclusion of students with neurological disorders and trauma by integrating them into the labour market. This project combines innovative training methods and methodologies aimed at increasing social awareness and skills and competences of both private sector workers and students themselves.

COHESION Project Partners:

  • V-Systems sp. z o.o. (Poland) - Project coordinator specialising in vocational education and employment counselling.
  • Luiss libera universita internazionale degli studi sociali guido carli was born in (Italy) - Higher education institution known for its innovative approach to education and research in the social sciences.
  • OY VAASAN AMMATTIKORKEAKOUL - Vasa YRKESHOGSKOLA AB (Finland) - University focusing on education in technology, economics and social services.
  • International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża (Poland) - Private university offering education in various fields, including agriculture and homeland security.
  • EDITC LIMITED (Cyprus) - Organisation specialising in information technology education and training.
  • INNOPARES CONSULTORES Y FORMADORES S.L. (Spain) - Consulting company providing training and advice in the field of innovation and skills development.

The Cohesion Project aims to develop sustainable solutions that help integrate people with neurological disorders into the labour market, while promoting social cohesion between host communities and refugees. Through international cooperation and exchange of experiences, the project contributes to building a more inclusive future for all.

The project called “Inclusion of the Students with Trauma and Neurological Disorders into Employment for Social Cohesion of Refugees and Host Communities” (Spectrum-Cohesion) continues 36 months. . . It's started. November 1, 2023 And it'll end. October 31, 2026. . . It is financed by the programme Erasmus+ European Union, and the total amount allocated to the project is 400 000,00 €.

Project objectives:

  • Development of a methodology to support cooperation between the private sector and students with neurological disorders [SO1].
  • Increasing the skills and competences of staff in companies to work effectively with vulnerable graduates [SO2].
  • Improving the skills and competences of students with neurological disorders to improve their position on the labour market [SO3].
  • Standardization and awareness raising on inclusion in employment and social integration [SO4].

Actions planned:

  • Development of methodology: design, guidelines, development of the resource hive and prototyping.
  • Development of training packages for the private sector: content creation and testing.
  • Development of training packages for students with disabilities: content creation and testing.
  • Awareness-raising and standardisation activities: promotion of public relations events and activities.

Expected results:

  • Methodology and guidelines developed.
  • Training packages for the private sector and students.
  • Increased awareness of the occupational integration of persons with neurological disorders.

The project aims to create long-term benefits by better integrating students with neurological disorders into society and the labour market.

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