Home Transnational Calls Projects Ro(o)tation – sustainable integration of the long-term unemployed into the labour market through financial education and psychotherapeutically supported mental well-being leading to social inclusion

ESF-SI-2024-LTU-01-0015

Ro(o)tation – sustainable integration of the long-term unemployed into the labour market through financial education and psychotherapeutically supported mental well-being leading to social inclusion

RO(O)TATION project, running for 36 months, will provide complex supportto long-term unemployed individuals in Poland (Piaseczno) and Italy (Caserta) – medium-sized municipalities with populations ranging from 45 000-75 000, located near metropolitan areas such as Warsaw and Naples, which have between 1,5-3 million inhabitants. Through RO(O)TATION, 120 long-term unemployed will be supported with psychotherapy, employment sustainability coaching and financial education. 60 people will receive an average of 12 months of full-time subsidised employment, including at least 40 people on the autism spectrum for which job carving activities will be implemented by different employers consisting of “ROOTED ROOFTOP” employment communities in CASERTA and Piaseczno. The RO(O)TATION project will be based on tailored support and guidance for long-term unemployed. Employment providers will be selected and assigned to individuals based on psychotherapy results. This will be facilitated by a broad network of associated partners developing this social innovation in line with the Quadruple Helix Model. This model was chosen due to RO(O)TATION’s special focus on individuals on the autism spectrum, who require tailored support and job positions adapted to their specific needs. These needs are characterised by differences in behaviour, communication, social interactions, and cognitive function. Strong international cooperation between partners will bring sense of belonging and learning opportunities for long-term unemployed through exchanges with local initiatives and other projects, as well as the sharing of Polish – Italian best practices. The long-term unemployed will be supported through:

  • Individual psychotherapy,
  • Group psychotherapy,
  • Financial education,
  • Employment sustainability coaching,
  • Local employability support meetings,
  • Subsidised employment,
  • Job carving opportunities focused on individuals on the autism spectrum.

Expected results:

  • Support 120 long-term unemployed – 60 in Piaseczno, Poland, and 60 in Caserta, Italy.
  • Facilitate the reintegration of 40 long-term unemployed individuals on the autism spectrum into the labour market.
  • Provide full individual psychotherapy to 120 long-term unemployed participants.
  • Deliver specialised, targeted financial education to 120 long-term unemployed individuals.

Funding: 1,660,789.00 Eur

Social innovation scale-up

The Basisbaan programme from the Netherlands, the Territoires Zéro Chômeur de Longue Durée (TZCLD) initiative from France and MAGMA programme from Austria.