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Bank of Good Practices in Social Inclusion through WBL
National Programme for Rural & Urban Women
Overview
The programme addresses the structural barriers women face in accessing education and employment, especially in rural areas.
It combines tailored training, economic support, flexible schedules, and local business alliances to facilitate inclusive WBL.
Implemented nationwide in Spain.
It combines tailored training, economic support, flexible schedules, and local business alliances to facilitate inclusive WBL.
Implemented nationwide in Spain.
Objectives
Empower vulnerable women through inclusive training and employment pathways.
Promote equal access to sustainable jobs by reducing digital, logistical, and social barriers.
Promote equal access to sustainable jobs by reducing digital, logistical, and social barriers.
Implementation
Implemented via regional projects funded by national programmes. Each includes tailored itineraries, financial aid, gender-sensitive design, and partnerships with local employers.
Innovative features
Mentoring programs for marginalized groups, Financial support (e.g., grants, scholarships, wage subsidies), Policy changes to encourage inclusive Work-Based Learning (WBL), Digital learning tools to improve access, Specialized training tailored to different learner needs, Offers flexible learning options for different needs, Includes mentorship and support networks
Gender perspective in curricula
Gender perspective in curricula
Success stories
Lucía (natural cosmetics), Fátima (green jobs)
Measured outcomes
50% job/self-employment
85% programme satisfaction
85% programme satisfaction
Challenges and lessons learned
Challenges: Balancing caregiving duties
Lessons: Incentives and flexibility are crucial for retention
Lessons: Incentives and flexibility are crucial for retention
- CountrySpain
- SectorDigital education Hospitality and tourism Services Sustainability and green jobs
- Target groupPeople at risk of poverty or social exclusion Women
Leading organisation
Ministry of Labour and Social Economy of Spain
Date
2021, ongoing
Key stakeholders
• VET Providers: FUNAFOR, ABISAL, FADEMUR
• SMEs: Green businesses, digital startups
• NGOs: Women associations, Fundación Mujeres
• Government: Ministry of Labour, local/regional authorities
• Employers: Local employers, rural cooperatives
• SMEs: Green businesses, digital startups
• NGOs: Women associations, Fundación Mujeres
• Government: Ministry of Labour, local/regional authorities
• Employers: Local employers, rural cooperatives
Number of beneficiaries
Over 5,000
