NORSYS (France) – Training Days for Jobseekers Facing Discrimination

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Launched in 2008, this programme provides employability training sessions run by Norsys employees, including its President, for jobseekers who have experienced discrimination and other difficulties in their search for work. This programme is part of the policy of fighting discrimination at Norsys, a company of 220 employees.

The content of the programme of one-day sessions includes mock telephone or face to face interviews, visits to the company premises, discussions with Directors or other employees, a “Who wants to win a job?” game and job dating.

The partner charities (AIFE, Employment and Disability, and the local Mission) contribute by identifying the participants and then coaching them prior to the first interview with the company.

Impact

  • 250 jobseekers have participated in the 18 sessions that have taken place so far (around 15 per session) and they all found the sessions very valuable and excellent preparation for future job seeking
  • In addition, the programme’s charity partners plan to evaluate in greater detail its impact as a tool for accessing further education or securing work
  • The 14 employees participating in the programme found their role as leaders of the sessions very valuable. The sessions helped open their own minds positively to this section of the community and at the same time reinforced their pride in the company
  • The programme allows the company to demonstrate consistency between its public face and its internal behaviour

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