Agri for integration

Agri for integration
EU Programme: Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF)
Reference: 101141071
Start date: 01/10/2024
End date: 01/10/2027

The Agri for Integration project aims at developing and implementing a bottom-up local integration strategy for Third Country Nationals (TCNs) in the Agri-food sector, with a focus on women TCNs. The project emphasizes training in sustainable agriculture, career guidance, and mentoring, involving host community members as mentors.

The multi-stakeholder partnership of the Agri for Integration project will elaborate an integrated framework that enhances coherence between migration, agriculture, and integration into the labor market. The bottom-up strategy and activities will be tested in nine pilot sites across five partner countries (Italy, Greece , Spain , Slovakia, Sweden).

Objectives

To facilitate multi-stakeholder partnerships for integrating TCNs into the agri-food sector.
To enhance the skills and employability of TCNs through sustainable agriculture training and career support.
To develop and promote best practices for TCN integration in the agri-food job market.
To support social inclusion and environmental awareness among TCNs and host communities.
To provide innovative learning tools for distance education on TCN integration into the agri-food sector.

Activities

Creation of a Local Integration Strategy through forming and consulting a Multi-Stakeholder Partnership.
Development and implementation of training programs for TCNs, and Bridge Events with agri-food employers.
Organization of capacity-building workshops for host community members, public authority employees, agri-food employers, and vocational education trainers.
Implementation of a career mentoring program for TCNs, and organization training workshops and mentoring sessions for coordinators, mentors, and mentees.

Resources

City Audit Toolkit allowing to review and assess local and regional structures supporting the integration of TCNs into the labor market, specifically in the agri-food sector.
Integration Strategy of TCNs into the Agri-food labour market developed by collaborating with 50 stakeholders from partner countries (10 each).
Training Guides and career mentoring materials for TCNs, host community members, Public Authority Employees, Agrifood Employers, VET Trainers.
Agri for integration E-Platform with learning resources and user-friendly interface.

Results

Improved local strategies for integrating TCNs into the agri-food sector through tailored, evidence-based approaches.
Increased collaboration among local stakeholders, including public authorities, employers, and community members.
Enhanced skills and career prospects for TCNs through targeted training programs and mentoring.
Boosted social inclusion of TCNs by building intercultural competence among host communities and promoting environmental awareness.

Co-experts

Third Country Nationals (TCNs), specifically women TCNs seeking employment or career advancement in the agri-food sector.
Host communities, local and regional institutions responsible for integration policies and services.
Employers and businesses in the agri-food sector involved in hiring and collaborating with TCNs.
VET trainers involved in providing education and skills development for TCNs.

Partnership