Project Immersion
Overview
Country:
Belgium
Level of Outreach:
Local
Field of Interest(s):
Promotion of the attractiveness of the Construction Industry
Supported By:
Regional Agency
Description

This project aims at improving practical training of young people but also at promoting the construction sections of qualifying education as well as worked-linked training.
Actions :
• Administrative facilitator service and contact point for schools and companies;
• Coordination and monitoring of internships in companies;
• Organization of information sessions;
• Study on best practices in construction education;
Project/Initiative Data
Start Date:
20151010
Total Budget:
1 (Full Time Job) to 3 (Full time job by the end of the initiative)
Partners
Institutional: Brussels Minister for Employment, Minister of education (French-speaker), Ministry of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation
Sectorial: Constructiv, Professional construction federations
Education and professional training: Actiris, Bruxelles-Formation, 5 Brussels secondary schools, 1 Cefa
Aim
• Improve the quality of practical training for young people and their transition rate to the construction sector
• Improve the image of the sector through awareness-raising and information actions on construction trades
• Promote the work-study system in the 3rd professional level of construction education
Outcomes

Results of the project/initiative:
Overall satisfaction of students and training companies: most of the parties involved are motivated and interested in renewing the experience. Flexibility of entrepreneurs compared to young people (understanding, flexibility).
Impacts/Outcomes 2:
Companies encourage young people to specialize with hiring opportunities at the end of work-study training.
Impacts/Outcomes 3:
Attitudes of young people in terms of skills (punctuality, thoroughness, etc.) very positive.
Policy/Initiative

Other:
Image of the construction sector.
Organisation & Contact
Organisation:
Non-Profit
| Name of Organisation | Confédération-Construction Bruxelles-Capitale (CCB-C) |
|---|---|
| Role | Promoter |
| Address | Rue du Lombard 34/42, 1000 Bruxelles |
| Zip/City | Bruxelles |
| Telephone | 02 545 56 00 |
| Coordinator E-Mail | info@confederationconstruction.be</a> |
| Coordinator Website | https://cms.confederationconstruction.be/index-fr.html</a> |
| Name of the Project/Initiative Coordinator | AL BARAJRAJI Sihame |
| Additional Contact | |
|---|---|
| Contact Phone | 02 54 5 58 34 |
| Contact Email | Sihame.ALBARAJRAJI@confederationconstruction.be</a> |