“Career Plus is a human resources and talent company working with Ukrainian workers. Specializing in employing and deploying qualified construction workers from Ukraine, we also offer a broad range of support for labour and social integration, including administrative assistance, material help, and psychological support. With an operational paid staff of four people, the company has been operating successfully in the market for over five years and has helped place over 450 people from Ukraine into employment. Career Plus stands out for its employee care, offering high-salary work and housing. The vast majority of the employees are specialists in various construction fields such as electricians, plumbers, welders, pavers, and ventilation tracers.”
“Halage is a non-profit organization founded in 1994 and strongly committed to local development and territorial cooperation. The association fights against unemployment, marginalisation and inequality while also regenerating the regional natural habitats. Halage initiated the PHARES project at L’Ile-Saint-Denis. The PHARES is a centre for ecological and social activities that allows local social organizations to share premises and develop projects altogether. The PHARES is subject to an ambitious and innovative construction project to extend and renovate the current 1350m2 building through a worksite promoting eco-construction techniques and local employment, hence showcasing the know-how of social economy structures involved in the eco-social transition of the building sector.”
“Fundación Laboral de la Construcción has been working since 1992 to provide businesses and workers with the resources to achieve a more professional, safe, and qualified construction sector. Its objectives are occupational risk prevention, training, and employment.
FLC has more than 50 training centres and 17 headquarters (one in each Spanish region), offering over 200 different training courses. In 2023, it trained 103.424 people and delivered 5.314.348 hours of trainings in 11.959 different courses, focused on construction activities (bricklaying, plastering, heating, plumbing, etc.), health and safety and sustainability, counting on cutting-edge technology and materials to provide innovative training.
As a result of years of dedication and effort, and thanks to the support of many professionals, FLC is now a benchmark entity in working for the future of companies and professionals in the construction sector.”
“First Rung Life Skills is led by experienced professionals dedicated to empowering individuals, communities, and organisations. They use a person-centred community development approach, mindful of participants' trauma and support needs, to foster social connections.
They support the Ukrainian community by recognising and building upon individuals' prior skills to create opportunities in the construction, food, and retail sectors. For instance, they identify Ukrainian refugees interested in construction, mentor them, and support their enrolment in basic construction skills programmes in Carrick-on-Shannon, covering building, plastering, and tiling, using a solution-focused approach.”
“The European E-learning Institute (EUEI) leverages digital and virtual learning to create valuable and inclusive educational experiences. With a core team of eight employees and a network of over 12 designers, programmers, and pedagogic consultants, EUEI combines instructional design, teaching, and technology to achieve creative, non-traditional learning methods. Their focus areas include evidence-led research, tailored digital instructional design, engaging multimedia content creation, and customised technical solutions. Since 2017, EUEI has developed 26 online courses, educated over 20,000 students, and partnered with more than 160 organisations. They prioritise accessibility, inclusion, and diversity, adhering to universal design for learning principles and fostering community engagement through asynchronous learning and peer collaboration.”
“Momentum is a leading education empowerment provider in Ireland, known for its problem-centred, technology-driven, and competency-based training projects and education programmes. Momentum focuses on three key areas: extending educators' competencies through transformative educational programmes, sharing best practices from Ireland with European partners, and introducing European educational innovations to Ireland. Founded in 2003, Momentum has grown to employ 24 staff and subcontractors, delivering over 50 training courses annually through classroom, online, and blended learning. Their learner-centric approach aligns with the Quality and Qualifications Ireland standards. They collaborate with various VET and HEI organisations, developing educational strategies for vocational and further education providers, HEIs, local authorities, NGOs, and SMEs.”