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COHESION – social and employment inclusion of students with trauma and neurological disorders

An Erasmus+ project supporting the labour-market inclusion of students with trauma and neurological disorders and the development of more inclusive employment environments.

Co-funded by the European Union
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COHESION project International cooperation for social inclusion

About the project

The COHESION project, funded by Erasmus+, aims to support the social inclusion of students with neurological disorders and trauma through their integration into the labour market. The project combines innovative training methods and methodology to increase social awareness and develop the skills and competences of both private-sector employees and the students themselves.

COHESION project partners:

  • V-Systems sp. z o.o. (Poland) - Project coordinator specialising in vocational education and employment consultancy.
  • LUISS LIBERA UNIVERSITA INTERNAZIONALE DEGLI STUDI SOCIALI GUIDO CARLI (Italy) - A higher education institution known for its innovative approach to education and research in the social sciences.
  • OY VAASAN AMMATTIKORKEAKOULU - VASA YRKESHOGSKOLA AB (Finland) - A higher education institution focusing on technology, economics and social services education.
  • International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża (Poland) - A private higher education institution offering education in various fields, including agriculture and internal security.
  • EDITC LIMITED (Cyprus) - An organisation specialising in information technology education and training.
  • INNOPARES CONSULTORES Y FORMADORES S.L. (Spain) - A consultancy providing training and advice on innovation and competence development.

The COHESION project aims to create lasting solutions to help integrate people with neurological disorders into the labour market, while promoting social cohesion between host communities and refugees. Through international cooperation and the exchange of experience, the project contributes to building a more inclusive future for everyone.

The project entitled “Inclusion of the Students with Trauma and Neurological Disorders into Employment for Social Cohesion of Refugees and Host Communities” (Spectrum-Cohesion) runs for 36 months. It started on 1 November 2023 and will end on 31 October 2026. It is funded by the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme, with total project funding of €400,000.00.

Results

  • Developing a methodology to support cooperation between the private sector and students with neurological disorders [SO1].
  • Improving the skills and competences of company staff to work effectively with vulnerable graduates [SO2].
  • Enhancing the skills and competences of students with neurological disorders to improve their labour market prospects [SO3].
  • Normalising and raising awareness of inclusion in employment and social integration [SO4].

Planned activities:

  • Developing the methodology: design, creation of guidelines, development of the “Resource Hive” and prototyping.
  • Developing training packages for the private sector: content creation and testing.
  • Developing training packages for students with disorders: content creation and testing.
  • Awareness-raising and normalisation activities: promoting events and public relations activities.

Expected results:

  • A developed methodology and guidelines.
  • Training packages created for the private sector and students.
  • Increased awareness of the employment integration of people with neurological disorders.

The project aims to create lasting benefits by improving the integration of students with neurological disorders into society and the labour market.

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