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FLC MurciaValentín Carozo

Country

Spain
Community Initiative
VET Centre

If a community organization or employer, how was integration achieved?

Integration efforts were supported through a joint collaboration between the Fundación Laboral de la Construcción Centre in Murcia and the Red Cross. The VET Centre provided students with training courses and job-seeking assistance targeted to quick market integration, while the Red Cross facilitated access to housing, language courses, and essential resources.

Key aspects of the initiative included:

  • Professional training in construction skills, such as masonry, plastering, and drywall installation.
  • Safety training certified under the Labour Risk Prevention Act, equipping participants to meet industry standards.

What supports were provided?

The local Red Cross is in charge of providing support to migrants through housing, language and social integration support. The Fundación Laboral de la Construcción provided:

  • Construction training courses, including masonry and concrete work, plastering, and dry wall installation.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Certification, the minimum qualification to enter a construction site.
  • Access to housing and essential resources via the Red Cross.
  • Individualized career guidance and employment registration on national job portals.

Do you provide upskilling workshops in your organization or company?

At the Fundación Laboral de la Construcción, we offer a variety of initial training and upskilling courses tailored to the needs of the construction sector. These include professional training in specialized construction techniques, health and safety certifications, and courses focused on new technologies and sustainable construction practices. Our aim is to support workers in enhancing their skills, improving their employability, and adapting to the evolving demands of the industry. Our course catalogue is available at: https://www.cursosenconstruccion.com/

If a community organization  or employer, how was the integration of refugees  successful for you?

The integration programme’s success lay in its comprehensive approach:

  • Practical construction training ensured participants gained relevant skills.
  • Collaboration with employers created direct pathways to job opportunities.
  • Language and cultural orientation programmes fostered better workplace adaptation.

Participants expressed gratitude for the comprehensive support but highlighted language as a critical barrier. Some also noted challenges in accessing more advanced certifications due to administrative hurdles.

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