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Upskilling paths for HR professionals to IMprove AGE management
PROJECT SOCIAL MEDIA
PROJECT DURATION
34
MONTHS
02/12/2024
START
01/10/2027
END
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
IMAGE is an Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership project co-funded by the European Union that addresses one of the major challenges facing European workplaces: the ageing workforce and the need for more inclusive human resource management practices.
The project seeks to strengthen the competences of HR professionals by integrating age management, diversity, equity and inclusion principles into their professional profiles and training pathways. Through research, training, policy recommendations and the exchange of good practices, IMAGE supports organisations in creating more inclusive workplaces that recognise and value the contribution of workers of all ages.
By bringing together VET providers, higher education institutions, professional organisations and labour market stakeholders, the project promotes innovative approaches to age management and supports equal access to lifelong learning and career development opportunities.
OBJECTIVES
- Review and update the curriculum of HR professionals at European level, integrating knowledge and skills related to diversity management and age management in the workplace.
- Develop a VET training course for HR managers, providing the knowledge and tools needed to understand and effectively address the needs of different age groups within organisations.
- Promote the dissemination of best practices on age management and support the development of inclusive business strategies that foster equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
RESULTS
- Updated professional profile of HR managers, integrating diversity and age management competences.
- Blended VET training course for HR managers on how to understand and address the needs of different age groups.
- Guidelines for the development of inclusive business strategies in HR management.
- Collection and promotion of best practices related to age management.
- Policy recommendations to support more inclusive and age-sensitive workplaces.
TARGET GROUPS
Direct Target Groups
- HR professionals
- Company managers and entrepreneurs
Indirect Target Groups
- Internal and external communication professionals
- Policy makers and public bodies
- Trade unions and professional associations
- Civil society organisations
- The workforce as a whole
EVTA’s ROLE
- Lead dissemination and promotion activities.
- Develop and coordinate the project Dissemination Plan.
- Support stakeholder engagement and network-building activities.
- Organise the final transnational meeting in Belgium.
- Promote project results through EVTA’s European VET network and communication channels.
LEAD PARTNER
CORE PARTNERS
