BITE – Boosting Inclusion through Employability

The project responds to a growing need across Europe: ensuring that young people with migrant backgrounds can access fair employment opportunities, while also supporting professionals and companies to better understand and include them.

BITE brings together organisations from Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Norway, combining different experiences and realities to create a shared European approach to inclusion and employability.

Why This Project Matters

Young migrants and refugees face multiple challenges when entering the labour market:

Language barriers
Lack of recognition of qualifications
Limited professional networks
Administrative and legal difficulties
Discrimination and stereotypes

At the same time:

Youth workers often lack tools to support employability
Companies may not know how to hire or integrate migrant workers

BITE addresses this gap by connecting young people, professionals, and employers, creating a more inclusive and accessible labour market.

Our main Objectives

The main goal of BITE is to promote inclusive employability pathways for young migrants and refugees.

The project aims to:
- Improve access to employment opportunities for young migrants and refugees
- Strengthen the competences of youth workers in employability and inclusion
- Raise awareness among companies about diversity and inclusive hiring
- Reduce stereotypes and discrimination in the workplace
- Create practical tools and methodologies for professionals and employers
Main Activities

The project is structured into several phases:

Research Phase
- Surveys and data collection in all partner countries
- Organisation of focus groups with:
  - Young migrants and refugees
  - Youth workers and social professionals
  - Employers and companies
- Identification of barriers, needs, and good practices
Development Phase
- Creation of a Methodology for Youth Workers
- Development of a Toolkit for Companies
- Design of digital learning materials and practical resources
Pilot Phase
- Implementation of the methodology in real contexts
- Creation of Employability Hubs
- Testing with young migrants, professionals, and companies
- Collection of feedback to improve the tools
Dissemination Phase
- Organisation of national and international events
- Sharing results with stakeholders and institutions
- Publication of materials online
- Promotion of long-term use of the project results

Partners

The BITE project is implemented by a consortium of organisations from four European countries, each bringing complementary expertise in youth work, social inclusion, employability, and international cooperation.

🇪🇸 Spain (Coordinator)

Asociación por la Formación Profesional, Integral y Social de la Persona – Inserta Andalucía
A non-profit organisation based in Andalusia, specialised in social inclusion, vocational training, and labour integration of vulnerable groups, including young migrants and refugees. Inserta Andalucía coordinates the project and leads the development of methodologies and overall implementation.

🇮🇹 Italy

High on Life
An international youth organisation focused on non-formal education, youth empowerment, and social inclusion. High on Life contributes to training activities, methodology development, and international cooperation, bringing strong expertise in youth work and intercultural learning.

🇪🇸 Spain

Asociación Cultural Somos Europa
An organisation dedicated to promoting youth participation, intercultural dialogue, and European values. Somos Europa works closely with young people at local and international levels, supporting inclusion and personal development through non-formal education.

🇵🇹 Portugal

Associação Novo Mundo Azul
A youth organisation based in Almada, working on active citizenship, employability, and social inclusion. Novo Mundo Azul contributes to community engagement, training activities, and the dissemination of project results.

🇳🇴 Norway

FURIM Institut
An organisation specialised in innovation, education, and social inclusion, with a strong focus on digital tools and skills development. FURIM supports the research phase, contributes to methodology development, and ensures the project’s relevance in the Nordic context.

Together, these organisations form a diverse and experienced partnership committed to promoting inclusive employability and equal opportunities for young migrants and refugees across Europe.