Academy of Integration!

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Invitation to Participate in the Project “Academy of Integration!” No.  FEDS.07.06-IP.02-0040/24 of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship 

AKADEMIA BIZNESU I ROZWOJU Gabriela Olczyk and SMART BUSINESS Ewa Ślaga are pleased to  announce that recruitment for the new Project entitled: “Academy of Integration!” No. FEDS.07.06- IP.02-0040/24 has begun. 

Information about the project: 

Project title: “Academy of Integration!” 

The project is co-financed under the regional program: European Funds for Lower Silesia 2021-2027 in  the field of projects related to active integration. 

Priority 7: European Funds for the labour market and social inclusion in Lower Silesia Measure 7.6: Integration of migrants 

Project value: PLN 866,760.48 

Co-financing from the project from the EU: PLN 823,422.45 

Implementation period: 01/01/2025 – 28/02/2026

Project objectives

THE MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT until 28.02.2026. is to increase the level of social and  professional integration of 48 [38F/10M] persons over 18 years of age, who are citizens of third  countries, i.e. who do not have citizenship of any of the European Union countries or countries such  as Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland, legally residing in Poland, residing in the area of the  Lower Silesian Voivodeship in one of the districts: Wrocław, Szczecin. Wrocław, Wałbrzych, m.  Wałbrzych, Świdnicki, regardless of employment status, including at least 3 people with disabilities, by  providing them with comprehensive and individualized support allowing for better functioning in  Polish society. The project will implement type 7.6.A Social and professional integration of third country nationals.
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Who can benefit?

The project is addressed to people over 18 years of age, who are third-country nationals, legally  residing in Poland, residing in the area of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship in one of the following  counties:

  • wrocławski
  • m. Wrocław
  • wałbrzyski
  • m. Wałbrzych
  • świdnicki

regardless of employment status, including min. 3 people with disabilities.

Support Path

Support under the project. It will be individual and tailored to the specific needs of the supported  persons. It will be differentiated in terms of the categories of people to whom it is addressed, taking  into account such elements as, for example, the situation on the labour market, knowledge of the  Polish language, education (including those obtained in Poland) and qualifications, competences that  can be validated in accordance with the Integrated Qualifications System, type of job  performed/sought, cultural differences, gender, age, migration status, etc. Support in the project will  take into account the specificity of migration to a given region, in detail in terms of the socio demographic characteristics of migrants, the sectors of the economy in which they most often find  employment and the challenges that arise.

As part of the project, participants will have access to a comprehensive support path, including:

01

Identification of participants' needs and development of an Individual Support Path – for 48 people [48UP*4h/person; 2 days/person], and interpreter support – for 32 people,

02

Support for integration assistants in everyday functioning – for 30 people [30 people*8h/person],

03

Polish language courses – for 44 people [44UP*average 90 teaching hours/person; i.e. average 30 days/person],

04

Trainings in Polish values and culture – for 48 people [4 groups (12 people each)*12h; 2 days/person] and integration meetings with the local community – for 48 people [4 meetings (12 people each)*3h; 1 day/person]

05

Specialist individual legal and civic counselling – for 28 people [28 people*4h/person; 2 days/person], and interpreter support – for 20 people

06

Specialist individual psychological counselling – for 28 people [28 people*6h/person; 3 days/person], and interpreter support – for 20 people,

07

Individual career counselling – for 28 people [28 people*6h/person; 3 days/person], and interpreter support – for 20 people

08

Vocational training – for 30 people [30 people*average 110 teaching hours/person]

09

Internships (3 months) – for 14 people [for 14 PAs with the largest deficits in terms of professional experience]

10

Individual job placement – for 40 people [40 people*5h/person; 2 days/person], and interpreter support – for 28 people.

In addition, the following are provided: reimbursement of travel costs, refunds of childcare/dependent  care, refunds of allowances to the remuneration of interns’ caregivers, medical examinations, accident  insurance, catering.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FROM CANDIDATES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROJECT: 

– a legibly completed application form with a declaration of participation, as well as the following  documents qualifying for participation in the project: 

  • to verify the candidate’s age, e.g. a copy of the passport for inspection
  • in order to verify the status on the labour market, a certificate from the District Labour Office  (for registered persons) or a certificate from the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) (for non employed unregistered persons) 
  • a document authorizing to stay and work: a visa, a residence card or a document confirming  the assignment of a PESEL number for Ukrainian citizens who came to Poland after 24.02.2022  / a certificate of temporary protection from the Office for Foreigners or another document  confirming crossing the border of the Republic of Poland in connection with Russia’s aggression  in Ukraine  
  • If a person has a disability, the following is required: 

a disability certificate issued by a competent Polish adjudicating authority 

Main results:

  • obtaining qualifications/competences as a result of participation in vocational training by at least 26 project participants
  • obtaining language competences by at least 38 project participants, and social competences by at least 41 project participants
  • taking up work by min. 10 project participants

Project indicators:

Project implementation indicators:
  • Number of people from third countries supported by the programme 48 [38F/10M]
  • Number of people of foreign origin supported by the programme 48 [38K/10M]
Result indicators:
  • Number of people who qualified after leaving the program 41 [33F/8M]
  • Number of employed, including self-employed, after leaving the scheme 10 [8F/2M]
  • Number of people whose social situation has improved after leaving the program 41 [33K/8M]
Other common output indicators:
  • Number of people with disabilities supported in the programme 3 [2K/1M]

Recruitment Process:

Recruitment for the project includes two rounds (open recruitment), 24 people each: 

  • I ROUND 02-03.2025 
  • II ROUND 04-05.2025 

Don’t hesitate and apply today! Open the door to new professional and social opportunities. “Equal Opportunities” Project Team No. FEDS.07.06-IP.02-0037/24 

All activities are carried out in accordance with the principles of equality 

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Office address:
Plac Solidarności 1-3-5
53-661 Wrocław

Project manager:
Sandra Pawlicka
tel.: 884 420 578