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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Throughout the Welcome Work project, we received a lot of interest from VET professionals, employers, and refugees themselves about how the project works and what it offers. To make things easier to navigate, we've gathered the most common questions in one place — covering everything from who the project is for and which countries it covers, to the resources available, the languages they come in, and how the construction sector fits into refugee integration across Europe. If you're new to Welcome Work, this is a good place to start.

Welcome Work is a European Union-funded project dedicated to supporting the integration of refugees into the construction sector. It creates practical resources, tools, and training programmes to help both refugees and industry stakeholders build inclusive, welcoming workplaces.
The project primarily targets VET (Vocational Education and Training) directors, trainers, educators, and support staff across the EU. It is also a valuable resource for construction companies, HR and recruitment professionals, and refugees themselves who are looking to enter the sector.
The project offers four main resources: the Starter Kit — a comprehensive guide to refugee integration in construction; the Good Practice Compendium — real-world examples and guidance for employers; the Mobile Training Programme — a flexible, accessible training app for refugees and hard-to-reach learners; and the Step-by-Step Guides — practical, downloadable guides that walk users through key processes in clear, accessible steps. All resources are available in multiple languages, including English, French, Spanish, Polish, Ukrainian, and Danish.
The Starter Kit is an interactive, self-paced learning resource covering the construction sector landscape, entry routes for refugees, skills recognition, and holistic support approaches. It is available in six languages (English, French, Spanish, Polish, Danish, and Ukrainian) and can be accessed for free via the website.
The project focuses on five partner countries: Denmark, France, Ireland, Poland, and Spain. Case studies, national systems, and labour market insights from each of these countries are featured throughout the resources.
The construction industry is facing a significant and growing labour shortage across Europe. This creates real employment opportunities for refugees, including roles in general labouring, skilled trades (masonry, plumbing, electrical work), and supervisory positions — making it an ideal sector to focus integration efforts on.
Through the Good Practice Compendium and Best Practices case studies, Welcome Work provides employers with guidance on creating inclusive workplaces. This includes both practical topics like legal frameworks, rights, and skills evaluation, and softer areas such as language support and cultural awareness.
The Best Practices section of the website features case studies from across Europe, grouped into four categories: Employer initiatives, Community programmes, Refugee stories, and Public/National policy schemes. These highlight what is working on the ground in each partner country.
The Best Practices section of the website features case studies from across Europe, grouped into four categories: Employer initiatives, Community programmes, Refugee stories, and Public/National policy schemes. These highlight what is working on the ground in each partner country.
All main Welcome Work results are available in the five partner languages: English, French, Spanish, Polish and Danish. In addition, the Starter Kit and the Step-by-Step articles are also available in Ukrainian, which further increases accessibility for one of the project’s key target groups. The Mobile Training Programme offers an even wider language reach, because its AI-supported functionality makes it possible to access content and guidance in the languages used by migrants and refugees themselves. This makes the project much more inclusive and helps users engage with the materials in a way that is easier, more natural and more accessible.
Welcome Work is co-funded by the European Union under project number 2023-2-PL01-KA220-VET-000183170. The views and content expressed are those of the project partners and do not necessarily reflect the position of the European Union or its agencies.
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