LABOUR-INT III
Project Description
Led by SGI Europe in cooperation with EU-level social and economic partners, local implementing partners and associated partners, LABOUR-INT III (2024-2027) will continue and expand the project legacy of promoting multi-stakeholder integration paths for migrants and refugees, supporting them in overcoming barriers to employment while strengthening local partnerships for more effective and inclusive integration practices.
Building on the outcomes and results of the previous editions of LABOUR-INT, the third edition will not only promote the further rolling out of the multi-stakeholder approach in Poland, Bulgaria, Slovenia and Italy (Puglia), but will also analyse the European landscape of national practices regarding:
The project will develop practical tools, such as guidelines, roadmaps, or other resources of a capacity-building framework for policy-makers, welcoming service providers, employers, trade unions and public employment services, to help overcome the challenges and obstacles identified.
Project Description
Short-term Impact
- Providing tangible support to at least 800 migrants and refugees through orientation, language training and skills development courses
- Building the capacity and network between local employers, public employment services, trade unions and other stakeholders
Long-term Impact
- Strengthening local partnerships for faster, more effective and long-term integration
- Raising awareness and contributing to a more inclusive and discrimination-free environment
- Promoting social cohesion through communicating a positive message on migration
Expert Group on Migration
One of the main aims of LABOUR-INT III is to analyse the European arena and develop tools to promote effective inclusion and sustainable employment conditions for refugees and migrants. By reviving the Expert Group on Skills and Migration of LABOUR-INT II as the Expert Group on Migration, three sub-groups focus their work on producing key deliverables.
Expert Group on Skills Matching
Deliverable 2.1
Deliverable 2.2
Expert Group on Welcoming Services
Deliverable 2.3
Expert Group on Decent Employment Conditions
Deliverable 2.4
Deliverable 2.5
In partnership with:
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Actions
One of the main aims of LABOUR-INT III is to analyse the European arena and develop tools to promote effective inclusion and sustainable employment conditions for refugees and migrants. By reviving the Expert Group on Skills and Migration of LABOUR-INT II as the Expert Group on Migration, the three sub-groups will focus their work on:
- The performance of welcoming services
- The effectiveness of skills matching practices
- The provision of decent employment and working conditions
Implementing partners in the focus countries as well as EU-level social and economic partners and international organizations are systematically consulted on the draft documents prepared by the external expert and their feedback is used to refine and adjust the tools. This co-construction approach ensures that the outputs are not only relevant at EU level but also anchored in local realities, increasing their effectiveness and usability in practice.
The developed tools will help policy-makers, social and economic partners and public services at national and local level to enhance their integration practices. By sharing the latest knowledge and experience from LABOUR-INT III, we aim to promote a more effective and sustainable integration of refugees and migrants in the European Union’s labour market.
The Pilot Actions
The national partners are implementing pilot actions tailored to the specific context of each country and focused on supporting third-country nationals in overcoming barriers to labour market integration. Among others, the actions include targeted language and digital skills courses, vocational training and career guidance, on-the-job learning opportunities, as well as awareness-raising campaigns for fair working conditions. These initiatives aim to provide concrete pathways into decent employment while also giving feedback on the common tools developed at the European level.
Building knowledge and tools for a more effective integration of refugees and migrants in the EU labour market
As coordinator of LABOUR-INT III, SGI Europe leads the project’s European-level activities, bringing together experts, social and economic partners and international organisations to develop practical
Project activities in Lithuania
Under LABOUR-INT III, the pilot project in Lithuania implemented by LPSK focuses on strengthening the capacity of trade unions to support migrants
Pilot project in Slovenia
The Slovenian pilot under LABOUR-INT III focuses on tackling persistent challenges in labour market access for migrants, especially women, by reinforcing support structures and improving access to legal and employment-related information.
Pilot project in Puglia
The pilot project in Puglia addresses the gap between migrants’ skills and labour market needs. Led by the Fondazione SMILE Puglia, the initiative combines research, training, and employment services to support migrants’ socio-professional integration.
Pilot project in Bulgaria
Under LABOUR-INT III, the pilot project in Bulgaria implemented by CITUB (the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions of Bulgaria) and Caritas Sofia aims to facilitate the integration of migrants and beneficiaries of international protection into the national labour market
Pilot project in Poland
As part of LABOUR-INT III, the All-Poland Alliance of Trade Unions (OPZZ) is leading a pilot project to support the integration of Ukrainian migrants and refugees into the Polish labour market through language training, improved access to information, and practical guidance on living and working in the country.
Strengthening Trade Unions’ capacity to support for integration of refugees and migrants in the EU labour market
The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) plays a key role in the project implementation and, through its work package, aims to improve Trade Unions’ capacities to support migrants and refugees who often face exploitative working conditions.
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- May 28, 2026
- Bari, Italy
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- May 15, 2026
- Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- February 24, 2026
- On site
Documents
Access key reports, guidelines, and deliverables produced during this edition of LABOUR-INT.