Funding for migrant employment and integration announced by Minister O’Gorman

Grants totalling €2.7 million to promote and provide employment supports for migrants were announced today by Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.

A total of seven projects will be delivered in the coming three year period in multiple locations across Ireland by Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), who were successful following an open Call for Proposals.

The migrant integration projects will provide a range of practical supports directly to migrants, primarily aimed at improving their employability, and will include English language classes and workplace training.

Examples of the migrant integration projects selected for funding include:

a project based in Meath that will deliver workplace English-language training (both accredited and non-accredited), CV preparation, Interview skills and one-to-one mentoring
a project based in Donegal that will provide individual action plans for participants, addressing educational, training and motivational needs, as well as working with employers to highlight the business advantages of a diverse workforce
a Dublin-based project, with extensive links into major employers, will provide support in CV preparation, interview skills, and delivering practical work experience through paid internships, while supporting employers in recruiting and retaining migrant staff

Announcing the migrant integration funding, the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth said:

“Seven projects will be funded across the country to help support the integration of our new communities, specifically aimed at boosting migrant employability. These grants will bolster the good work being carried out every day by local community organisations and national NGOs in support of migrant integration.”

Notes

Under the European Social Fund Plus, €2.7 million is being made available over three years for projects that will increase the employability of migrants who may be experiencing barriers to entering the labour market here.

For more information, contact the Funds Administration Unit of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth at GE-IEM@equality.gov.ie

The following applicants were selected for grant offers following the open Call for Proposals.

ESF+ EIST Integration and Employment of Migrants

Organisation Name	Grant Awarded
Business in the Community	€623,028.24
Cultúr Celebrating Diversity Ltd	€450,000
Doras	€261,104.24
Network Personnel	€272,242.73
Pathways to Progress	€443,045.02
People 1st	€402,148.78
Waterford Area Partnership	€248,430.99

The Calls under ESF+ are part supported by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund Plus Programme for Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training 2021-2027.