W JOBS
W Jobs is the employability aspect of the Welcome Sports Club, created in 2021 to promote the socio-professional integration of migrants and refugees in Portugal. Using sports as a platform for mobilization and skills development, the project brings participants closer to the job market and acts as a bridge with the business community. Its intervention combines career guidance, practical training, and real-world work experiences, always with the goal of increasing autonomy, strengthening confidence, and creating equal opportunities for the future.
THE PROBLEM
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Migrants and refugees face barriers to accessing the job market, language difficulties, or a lack of contact networks.
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There is limited recognition of skills and qualifications, which makes it difficult to value the experiences and training acquired in countries of origin.
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Many only have access to precarious or informal jobs, with no prospects for advancement, which exacerbates social and economic exclusion.
THE ANSWER
W Jobs' response involves a practical and participatory methodology designed to bring migrants and refugees closer to the job market. The program comprises several stages: individual assessment, career guidance, intensive training through the "My Dream Job" bootcamp, job tours, internships, and on-the-job mentoring. In addition to these stages, it also includes sports activities with companies and inclusive team-building opportunities, which promote direct contact, the creation of trusting networks, and mutual appreciation.
OTHER INITIATIVES
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WELCOME CUP
The Welcome Cup is an inclusive football tournament, now in its 4th edition. The teams are mixed, bringing together young migrants and refugees from the Welcome Sports Club with employees from partner companies. This dynamic promotes social interaction, brings the participants closer to the business world, and allows them to expand their networks, opening doors to future opportunities in the job market.
"MY DREAM JOB" BOOTCAMP
The "My Dream Job" Bootcamp is a step in W Jobs' inclusive recruitment process. It's an intensive, in-person training program with an objective and inspiring methodology that supports migrants and refugees in developing professional skills and preparing them for integration into the job market.
MAIN ACHIEVEMENT INDICATORS
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Candidates
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Employability Processes
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