B-WISE profiles: Workers with Support Needs

Workers with Support Needs (WSNs) are central to the mission of WISEs. The B-WISE project has brought significant insights into understanding the unique challenges, skills gaps, and aspirations of WSNs across Europe. By mapping their diverse profiles and exploring tailored solutions, B-WISE project helps WISEs provide meaningful employment opportunities while fostering social inclusion. With the
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Supporters and Their Role in WISEs

Supporters are the heart of WISEs. They work closely with workers with support needs (WSNs), guiding and mentoring them as they integrate into the workforce. Their role is essential, ensuring that WISEs fulfill their mission of inclusion and empowerment. Based on insights from the B-WISE strategy and supporter personas, we can better understand their work
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Enablers and Their Role in WISEs

Enablers are the strategic leaders in WISEs. Their responsibilities extend from defining organizational visions to ensuring the seamless operation of these mission-driven enterprises. Based on insights from the B-WISE strategy, we can identify five key personas of enablers, each contributing uniquely to WISE success. Understanding these profiles helps tailor training and support to enhance their
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B-WISE: The Strategic Value of European Skills Alliances

Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs) are at the forefront of addressing labor market exclusion, offering opportunities and support to marginalized individuals. While the value of individual WISEs is undeniable, the question remains: How can we amplify this impact at scale? The solution lies in collaboration. The B-WISE European Skills Alliance has demonstrated that alliances, clusters,
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Strategic Recommendations for WISEs: Empowering Workforce Integration and Digital Transformation

Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs) are at the forefront of fostering workforce inclusion for marginalized individuals. However, their ability to sustain and expand this impact hinges on addressing key strategic challenges, particularly in skills development, resource collaboration, and technology adoption. Based on insights from the B-WISE project, here are four strategic recommendations tailored to strengthen
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Digitalization in WISEs: Opportunity or Challenge?

The digital transformation sweeping across industries presents unique opportunities and challenges for Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs). As these enterprises aim to integrate marginalized groups into the workforce, their ability to adapt to technological change is critical. Findings from the B-WISE project provide a clear picture of the digital skills gaps within WISEs and outline
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Key Insights from WISEs Across Europe

The B-WISE project provides a comprehensive sectoral skills strategy for WISEs across 13 European countries. This initiative highlights the distinct challenges faced by WISEs, the skills gaps among their workforce, and potential pathways for skill enhancement. Unique Challenges and Key Findings WISEs operate at the intersection of social inclusion and economic activity, aiming to integrate
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UtilDeco has been selected to be part of the National Commission for the Social Economy

The establishment of the National Commission for the Social Economy marks a landmark moment for the social economy sector in Romania. The new commission, established under the provisions of Article 26 of Law no. 219/2015 on the social economy, will play an essential role in promoting and supporting social economy entities in Romania and will
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Report on understanding user (digital) skill needs in WISEs

The B-WISE project partners are glad to announce the publication of the “Report understanding user (digital) skill needs in WISEs”. The deliverable is the result of the research work conducted during WP. 2 coordinated, on behalf of the B-WISE partnership, by the Consorzio Nazionale Idee in Rete, one  of the  Italian  partners  of the  project,  under the 
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