The Include-Ce project is an innovative initiative aimed at promoting the social and labor inclusion of migrants and refugees through digital literacy and skill development.

The Include-Ce project, funded under the 2022 European Commission grant, is a comprehensive program designed to address the challenges faced by migrants and refugees in their quest for social and labor inclusion. The project focuses on enhancing digital literacy and providing access to resources for skill development and job search, which are crucial for full societal integration and reduced inequality. Recognizing that e-inclusion is a fundamental aspect of modern citizenship, Include-Ce seeks to empower migrants and refugees by strengthening their key competencies and facilitating their integration into the labor market.

The aim of the Include-Ce project is to promote the social and labor inclusion of migrants and refugees by improving digital literacy, fostering skill development, and providing access to essential resources.

The main objectives that the project wants to achieve are the following:

• To enhance digital literacy among the migrant population.
• To develop and provide access to a tool that combines training and job search resources tailored to the target population.
• To increase the availability of technological equipment for migrants and refugees to improve their skills and conduct comprehensive job searches.
• To promote e-inclusion as a fundamental aspect of modern citizenship for migrants and refugees.
• To facilitate integration into the labor market as a key step towards achieving full social integration.

• Digital Literacy Program: This program is designed to enhance digital literacy among migrants and refugees, enabling them to better navigate today’s digital world.
  To develop and provide access to a tool that combines training and job search resources tailored to the target population.
• Inclusive Training and Job Search Tool: A uniquely tailored platform that combines skills development and job search resources, empowering migrants and refugees to pursue employment opportunities independently.
• Technological Equipment Access Initiative: This initiative aims to provide the necessary technological equipment, like computers, to migrants and refugees, thus facilitating their skills improvement and job search efforts.
• E-Inclusion Awareness Campaign: A campaign designed to raise awareness about the importance of e-inclusion and how it forms an integral part of modern citizenship, particularly for migrants and refugees.
• Labor Market Integration Support: This output comprises a range of services and resources intended to aid migrants and refugees in their integration into the labor market, a key step towards achieving full social integration.

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Solidaridad Sin Fronteras (SSF) is a non-governmental organization comprised of ten dedicated professionals from diverse fields. We strive to promote the welfare, integration, and development of vulnerable groups, fostering social responsibility, tolerance, and justice. We launch projects, conduct research, and offer training activities and seminars focused on social, political, and cultural issues, while defending the right to education. Our work is particularly focused on supporting migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and families facing difficulties in social integration.

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Established in 2004, CARDET is a non-profit research and development center in Cyprus, recognized for its work on social justice and migrant integration programs. It founded the Mediterranean Migration Network and serves as the Cyprus Focal Point of the European Website on Integration and the Migrant Integration Policy Index Project. Affiliated with global institutions like Yale University, CARDET has completed over 100 initiatives on migration and integration. With a diverse international team, CARDET has participated in more than 200 projects in over 40 countries, many of which were backed by international agencies and governments. The team’s core strength lies in meticulous planning, execution, and evaluation of projects across various contexts.

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Mindshift, founded in 2017, is a Human Capital consulting company dedicated to boosting digital and interpersonal maturity in organizations and society. They operate globally, focusing on competence development, training, career management, and preparation for new labour market demands. They also onboard young talent and design social network communication strategies.

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In 2019, they created a Projects Business Unit to foster transnational partnerships for innovative education and training solutions. They integrate Corporate Social Responsibility principles and Sustainable Development Goals into their value creation process.

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