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Bank of Good Practices in Social Inclusion through WBL
IGMA3 – Shortening Distance to Labour Market for Young People at Risk
Overview
IGMA3 built on a previous project for supporting unskilled immigrants, adapting its methodology to address the needs of young adults at risk of exclusion. The project coordinated local networks (adult education providers, municipalities, youth NGOs, employers) to improve the transition from education to work. It developed a job-finding curriculum for youth and trained IGMA agents to guide integration. Tools were made available via a MOODLE platform. Its success led to recognition as an Erasmus+ good practice by the National Agency.
Objectives
To reduce unemployment risk for vulnerable youth through targeted training and stakeholder coordination. The program created networks of local actors to provide joined-up career guidance and access to job opportunities. It trained IGMA agents to connect young people with tailored WBL options and reduce barriers through advocacy and education.
Implementation
The project mapped stakeholders in each country to create regional networks. A tailored curriculum focused on youth job-readiness was developed and delivered through a MOODLE platform. IGMA agents were trained to support young adults and engage employers. Youth skills were promoted with job-finding strategies and integration techniques, ensuring sustainability and systemic impact.
Innovative features
Regional stakeholder mapping, Career guidance, Online learning, Trained facilitators (IGMA agents), Stakeholder networks, Job-readiness strategies
Measured outcomes
Increased local stakeholder cooperation, creation of tailored youth job-readiness tools, sustained use of IGMA methodology post-project, Erasmus+ 'good practice' award
Challenges and lessons learned
Initial difficulty aligning local actors across sectors was addressed through stakeholder mapping, collaborative training, and promoting shared outcomes. Online access through MOODLE ensured training flexibility and wide dissemination.
- CountryCyprus Greece Netherlands Norway Spain Sweden Ukraine United Kingdom
- SectorDigital education
- Target groupPeople at risk of poverty or social exclusion
Leading organisation
Folkuniversitetet Uppsala
Date
2015, 2018
Key stakeholders
• VET providers and training centers: Adult education centers
• Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
• NGOs and social organizations: youth NGOs and youth workers
• Government agencies and policymakers: career advisors, local municipalities, employment services
• Employers and business networks
• Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
• NGOs and social organizations: youth NGOs and youth workers
• Government agencies and policymakers: career advisors, local municipalities, employment services
• Employers and business networks
Number of beneficiaries
Multiple IGMA agents trained and youth engaged across 8 countries (exact number not specified)
