On March 26, 2019 in the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy was signed a contract for the provision of grant assistance under the Project "Integration of vulnerable groups in the municipality of Dolna Mitropolia", Procedure "SOCIO-ECONOMIC INTEGRATION OF VULNERABLE GROUPS. INTEGRATED MEASURES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO EDUCATION" - BG05M9OP001-2.018.
The project will be implemented in partnership as beneficiary and Lead Partner is the Municipality of Dolna Mitropolia together with. "I Know and I Can" Ltd. "I Know and I Can" Ltd. "Atanaska Sredkova" ET. Riben, Secondary School "Vasil Aprilov" - Dolna Mitropolia, Primary School "Hristo Botev" - Komarevo, Primary School "Hristo Botev" - Bozhuritsa, Primary School "Kliment Ohridski" - Krushovene.
The value of the financing contract amounts to BGN 875 145,51, representing 100% grant under two operational programmes:
Operational Programme "Science and Education for Smart Growth" providing BGN 389 767.83;
Operational Programme "Human Resources Development" providing 485 377.68,
The main objectives of the project are related to the integration of different marginalized groups in the social and working life of the society and the integration of dropouts in school and their active inclusion in school and social life.
In order to achieve these objectives, a number of integration (social, health, education, etc.) measures are to be implemented, aiming to engage existing labour, health, education and social structures. It is envisaged to employ labour mediators to assist in the implementation of all activities. A survey will be carried out and an exploratory mechanism developed to identify the needs of local communities. Psycho-social games will be conducted with persons from the target group to identify their knowledge and skills, and they will also receive training in key competencies. The target group will be employed in subsidised employment for a period of 12 months in the following areas: sewing and cutting, cookery and construction. It is planned to work with parents and pupils in the territory of Dolna Mitropolia Municipality, to conduct a survey among parents and pupils on the ideas and interests they have towards extracurricular activities. Materials for extracurricular activities for children will be prepared, adapted and put into practice in extracurricular activities by their teachers. Pupils who need extra Bulgarian language lessons will be included in extra lessons. Family days, career days, career development courses, etc. will be organized.
The project duration is 24 months.
BG05M9OP001-2.018 "Socio-economic integration of vulnerable groups. integrated measures to improve access to education" - Component 1, financed under the Operational Programme "Human Resources Development 2014-2020" and the Operational Programme "Science and Education for Smart Growth", co-financed by the European Union through the European Social Fund
Project BG05M9OP001-2.018-0033-2014BG05M2OP001-C01 "Integration of vulnerable groups in the municipality of Dolna Mitropolia"
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