JOINT-UA-EMPLOY

While EU countries are experiencing labour shortages and actively seeking staff from abroad, refugees from Ukraine often struggle with unemployment or underemployment. Despite having free access to the labour market, they still encounter various intersecting and multidimensional barriers to integration.

The general objective of the project is to foster the integration of Ukrainian refugees into the labour market, thereby contributing to their overall integration. Project activities are designed to provide support in job search and facilitate employment opportunities in professions that match their qualifications, as well as in other suitable professions.  

The project aims to create a sustainable and inclusive labour market environment that benefits both the displaced individuals and the host community. To achieve this, it focuses on developing tailored measures in cooperation with PES in both partner countries and stakeholders. Special emphasis is placed on engaging representatives of the key target group, employers, and other stakeholders in labour market integration. 

The project will contribute to a more informed target group, enhance their employability, and address the labour market’s shortages of skilled workers. 

The project addresses the specific objectives:

• To establish cooperation among various stakeholders to foster mutual learning while addressing the target group’s needs.  
• To develop and test the concept of DUO DAY for a new target group, a proven practice for facilitating the employment of vulnerable groups. The model will provide employment opportunities for Ukrainian refugees and activate employers to meet and establish quality cooperation.  
• To further develop specific support measures: One-Stop-Shop in Slovenia will provide customised one-on-one counselling, and language courses in Lithuania will provide individuals with the entry requirements for desired job positions.

• To actively engage the target group in all project activities.