SALAM Partners to meet in Stuttgart, Germany
On January 23 - 24, 2025, SALAM’s partners will gather in Stuttgart, Germany, to explore strategies for labour market integration, engage in knowledge sharing, and discuss regional and international best practices. As part of SALAM, the event will promote sustainable accessibility to the labour market.
The draft agenda includes:
Welcome and introductions from the City of Stuttgart, Volkshochschulverband Baden-Württemberg, and University of Florence
Keynotes:
- Labour market integration of Ukrainian refugees – Institut für Arbeitsmarkt und Berufsforschung (IAB), Yuliya Kosyakova
- OECD studies on immigrant labour market integration in Germany and Europe
Interactive World Café sessions featuring best practices:
- BEF-Alpha: Basic skills training for immigrants
- Tübinger Modell: Fast-track to the labour market
- IQ Netzwerk: Supporting skilled immigrants
- SINGA: Encouraging immigrant entrepreneurship
Study visits to:
- Ausbildungscampus Stuttgart (Vocational Training Campus)
- BOSCH Feuerbach: Vocational training initiatives
Workshops on SALAM policy instruments and inter-regional collaboration
Presentations by the European Commission and local organisations on career guidance and educational support for immigrants
Study visits to:
- Kolping Bildungswerk: Dual training for child care assistants
- Welcome Center Region Stuttgart: First stop shop for immigrants
The event will conclude with a wrap-up session to refine partnership plans and optional cultural visits, such as the Mercedes Benz Museum.