Monday, 13 November 2023 / Published in News
The B-WISE (Blueprint for Sectoral Cooperation on Skills in Work Integration Social Enterprises) project aims to develop a European strategy to address skills gaps, especially digital skills, in the Work Integration Social Enterprise (WISE) sector. WISEs provide employment opportunities and on-the-job training for disadvantaged groups who face barriers to the mainstream labor market. By developing
Friday, 22 September 2023 / Published in Insights and reports, News, Social economy
On the 12th of September, B-WISE partners presented the results of the research conducted all over Europe, with a particular focus on 13 countries, in Frankfurt during the 9th EMES International Research Conference on Social Enterprise. Project partners were delighted to share the report findings with the academic community stressing the role of WISEs in shaping
Thursday, 07 September 2023 / Published in News, Press, Social economy
ADV Romania is part of the BUYSOCIAL project consortium lead by Diesis Network –one of the most extensive networks specialized in supporting the development of the social economy, social entrepreneurship and social innovation (founded in Belgium in 1997). We are happy together with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Iasi to represent Romania in this
Wednesday, 30 August 2023 / Published in Economie Socială, News, Press
Between June 1, 2023 and April 30, 2024, ADV Romania implements the SEEDing Enterprising for Tomorrow project. The aim of the project is to increase the competitiveness of 100 social enterprises in Romania, mainly in ICT and green industry. Project partners ADV Romania Unikum Aktiv AS, Norway Ateliere Fara Frontiere (AFF), Romania Social Finance Association (SFA), Romania RISE
Thursday, 10 August 2023 / Published in Insights and reports, News, Press, Social economy
Dr. Elena Cristina Dorneanu, PhD, of “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi, has authored an insightful article delving into the intricate landscape of social economy in Romania. Her work provides a comprehensive examination of various aspects, including legislation, practical examples, and policy frameworks. The social economy is a social philosophy translated into economic pragmatism. We
Tuesday, 01 August 2023 / Published in News, Social economy
SocialTech4EUprovides financial support to the awarded/contracted social enterprises from within the SocialTech4EU Call for Social Enterprises in Europe – Financial support for training to carry out a feasibility study, in collaboration with providers, for the development of an innovation project for their organisation.  Applicants to this Call can request financial support up to€ 20.000.  At least 20 social enterprises will be selected. SocialTech4EU aims at strengthening the resilience and innovation capacity, competitiveness, and sustainability of social economy ecosystems and of start–ups and SMEsofthesocialeconomy. The project provides financial support to the awarded/contracted social enterprises from within the SocialTech4EU Call for Social
Saturday, 29 July 2023 / Published in News, Press, Social economy
In the framework of the SocialTech4EU project, funded by the European Union, through the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), 100 social enterprises from the EU were awarded for financial support for training. SocialTech4EU is the largest support and capacity building programme in Europe for social enterprises. The EU-funded project aims at strengthening
Monday, 10 April 2023 / Published in Insights and reports, News, Press, Social economy
The B-Wise Project report on work integration social enterprise sector is the first European report that charted skills gaps for employees in the WISE sector. It report identified three target groups: enablers, supporters and workers with support needs(WSN). Who are the people working in the Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs)? Enablers – CEOs, CHROs, CFOs, staff
Wednesday, 05 April 2023 / Published in News, Press, Social economy
On 4 April 2023, Nicolas Schmit, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights visited ADV Romania – one of the largest social enterprises in Romania, with a mission to promote social economy and support vulnerable groups. During the visit, Commissioner Schmit had the opportunity to meet with the management teams and employees of the three
Wednesday, 22 March 2023 / Published in News, Social economy
The Euroclusters partnerships are intended to launch a new network of cross-sectoral, interdisciplinary and trans-European strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening Europe’s resilience by connecting actors across countries, sectors and industrial ecosystems. To this end, they will be running calls to provide financial support to SMEs. The ECCP team spoke to Francesca Menozzi of the SocialTech4EU – SocialTech for
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