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Futurecast

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Ireland
Employer

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

Futurecast has being working on integration of Ukrainian refugees for some time now. They are in the north of county Leitrim where refugees have arrived since the war started. By using education, they are helping them to integrate into the community.

What level of the local language do you have?

Refugees arriving have different level of English. Some have none to working proficiency.

What supports were provided?

Career upskilling in the construction industry. They offer a range of courses designed to equip learners with cutting-edge skills in areas such as robotics and cobotics, artificial intelligence, smart data, IoT development, software engineering, virtual and augmented reality, 3D industry printing, and the workplace of the future.

Do you provide upskilling workshops in your organization or company?

There are some available. A 3D Construction Printing Course is given to migrant and refugee women. The language used to teach is kept as basic as possible so everyone can learn at the same pace. Industry jargon is kept minimal.

Was any funding used to put into place supports lacking?

Using the European Social Fund Plus and EU Just Transition Fund, they have skilled refugees with knowledge in the construction and quarrying industry.
The European Social Fund Plus focus wants to achieve high employment levels, fair social protection, skilled and resilient workforce for the future world of work, in line with the principles set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights.
The EU Just Transition Fund objective is to support the regions and communities in Europe that are most negatively affected by the transition to climate neutrality, ensuring that no one is left behind.

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

The integration of refugees has been a very positive experience. Our employee Andrii has been a spokesperson for the Ukrainian community and our courses specifically equip refugees with skills that enhance employability, cultural adaptation, and self-reliance. While we are offering programmes, we are also learning about the culture of Ukraine, the language barriers and integration barriers faced by this community. This shared learning works well for us to adapt and grow in providing the essential supports and services needed to thrive in new communities.

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