The last  issue of our newsletter on Diversity  From Paris to abroad-Diversity in Europe is dedicated to the Judaeo-Christian roots of Europe and offers a tribute to a cultural & religious minority- the Jewish community in Paris and Thessaloniki (Greece).

Last issue of our electronic review les rives de l'iriv is dedicated to Rebirth (December 2018)- next issue is dedicated to Audacity (May 2019). If you wish to suggest any article, please contact us- 

 For further information on our publications :  www.iriv-publications.net

Last  issue of our newsletter on Diversity  From Paris to abroad-Diversity in Europe is dedicated to the Judaeo-Christian roots of Europe and offers a tribute to a cultural & religious minority- the Jewish community in Paris and Thessaloniki (Greece). Since the autumn2018 our newsletter published since 2016 and previously dedicated to migration Regards croisés sur la migration (testimonies from migrants in Paris & Berlin) opened to other European cities with Rotteram (Netherlands) in November 2018. It is available on www.club-iriv.net.

The last issue of our electronic review les rives de l'iriv published in December 2018 was dedicated to Rebirth. Our next issue is dedicated to Audacity ; it will be published in May 2019. Our electronic review has been published since 2004 and offers a series of articles on a selected topic in the field of Volunteering, Engagement or Lifelong Learning. It is available on : www.benevolat.net

For further information on our publications : www.iriv-publications.net

In 2019, iriv's team keeps on implementing its actions on the ground among migrants at the Cité des Métiers of Paris (since 2012) and among youngsters in Massy (since 2013).

For further information on iriv's actions : http://www.club-iriv.net

In 2018, iriv's team is still implemnting its actions on the ground among migrants at the Cité des Métiers of Paris (since 2012) and among youngsters in Massy (since 2013).

Our Institute is partner of the Cité des Métiers in Paris since 2012. It offers a monthly club dedicated to Value the migratory competences of migrants in the labour market. Our next club is held on Wednesday 27th of March  2019- participation is free but the registration is compulsory.

Since 2013 Iriv has implemented an action among youngsters in Massy (Essonne). It goes on together  the Opera of Massy (leader), the Collège Blaise Pascal and iriv in the framewoek of the EducOpera project- next session is the 21st of March 2019.

For further information on the actions implemented by iriv :http://www.club-iriv.net

In the framework of the MigrAID project, iriv's team is holding two seminars- on Thursday 11th of April 2019 and on Thursday 16th of April 2019. They are meant to explain the different guides and training designed by the European team to struggle againts Discrimination and enhance the Diversity approach in the labour market. For further information on the project- http://migraid.blogspot.com/

The iriv & its president hold a monthly club at the Cité des Métiers, monthly workshops among youngsters in Massy and attend conferences, deliver lectures, participate to European seminars or trainings. For further information on the presentations & communications made by iriv & iriv conseil : http://www.iriv.net/interventions

In the framework of the MigrAID project, iriv's team is holding two seminars- the first one is addressing social partners and SMES (inclusing SMAs) on Thursday 11th of April 2019 ; the second one is addressing migrants on Thursday 18th of April 2019. They will be held at the Cité des Sciences- salle  Blanc Bleu. It is meant to explain the different guides and training designed by the European team to struggle againts Discrimination and enhance the Diversity approach in the labour market. For further information on the project- http://migraid.blogspot.com/

In the framework of the Revalue project, the iriv organised  the 24th of January 2019 a seminar at the Cité des Sciences (Meeting Room Agora). For further information on the project- http://projet-revalue.blogspot.com/.

In the framework of its partnership together with the Cité des Métiers, the president of iriv joins the "Cité éphémère" held on Wednesday, 17th of April 2019, at the Campus Fonderie de l'Image together with the public body Est Ensemble and the Conseil Départemental of Seine Saint Denis together with all the actors of the territory (National employment agency, Local missions, neighborhood houses...°

The iriv & its president attend conferences, hold European seminars and offer trainings. The iriv has been working together with the CRPVE since 2011 - training for district councils in the framework of the Policy for the City and training programme for associations in Essonne. This collaboration goes in  2019 with a participantion of the president of iriv in Melun (Seine et Marne) on Saturday, 30th of March 2019.

For further information on iriv & iriv conseil : http://www.iriv.net/interventions

iriv conseil is involved in three projects for youngsters. The first-EducOpera an Erasmus + (KA2)   is a project gathering France (Opera de Massy, leader and iriv conseil, initiator), Denmark, Spain, Italy and Slovenia. The second MiFamily is also an Erasmus + project gathering England (leader), France, Ireland, Romania and Spain. The third  GRIT is as well an Erasmus + project gathering University Karel de grote (KdG) in 5 countires (Belgium, France, the Netherlands, POland and Portugal)

Two other projects for youngsters finished end of 2018. The first-SCHOLA  Erasmus + (KA2) project gathers a European team in France (Collège Blaise Pascal, leader & iriv conseil, initiator), Belgium (Karel De Grote Hogeschool, Anvers), Italy (Universita degli Studi di Perugia, Pérouse), Slovenia (ZRC-SAZU, Ljubljana),and Poland (University of Jagiellonski, Kracow). The second - JUCIVOL- Erasmus + (KA2) together with the University of Burgos (Spain) is an Erasmus + - Key Action 3 - Initiatives for policy innovation - Social inclusion through education, training and youth (2016-2018). It gathers a European team in Spain (leader), France, Italy, Cyprus and Slovenia.

For further information on theEducOpera: http://www.educopera.eu/ and the two other projects- project SCHOLA:  www.schola-erasmus.eu  and JUCIVOL: https://www.jucivol.fr/

iriv conseil is associated to three projects for youngsters -  EducOpera (2017-2019), MiFamily '(2017-2019) & GRIT (2018-2020

The  project-EducOpera together with the Opéra de Massy (2017-2019) gathers France (Opéra de Massy, leader and iriv conseil, initiator), Italy (University of Perugia), Slovenia (ZRC SAZU), Denmark (University of Aarhus) and Spain (Infodef). Its  aim is to implement an initiation to Opera as an example of non formal and informal learning for youngsters at risk of Eraly School Leaving or facing difficulties at school. Last European meeting was held in Aarhus (Denmark) in June 2018- the kick off meeting was held in Massy in November 2017. For further information on the project EducOpera: http://www.educopera.eu/

The second-MyFamily gathers a European team in UK (NRCSE), Spain (Infodef), France (iriv conseil), Ireland (Inoquality systems) and Romania (Icar Foundation). Its aim is to apply innovative adult learning methods for the improvement of foreign language proficiency of low skilled migrant, refugee and asylum seeker women who have not acquired study skills, empowering them for their social and labour integration and active participation in society.

The third GRIT (2018-2020) an Erasmus + project gathering University Karel de grote (KdG) in 5 countries Belgium (KdG), France (iriv conseil), Netherlands (Academie De Koening), Poland (University Jagellionski) and Portugal (University of Lisboa). Its aim is to tackle the issue of Early School Leaving (ESL) using the growth mindset approach.

Two other projects wer finished end of 2018. The first project-Schola (2016-2018)- together with the Collège Blaise Pascal (Massy, Essonne) is an Erasmus + project. It  gathers a European team in France (leader), Belgium (Karel De Grote Hogeschool, Anvers), Italy (Universita degli Studi di Perugia, Pérouse), Slovenia (ZRC-SAZU), and Poland (University of Jagiellonski, Cracow). It aims at offering new approaches to strengthen the education and training paths of prospective and practicing educators/youth workers ; equipping them with all competences and skills needed to deliver high quality services and address increasingly diverse needs e.g those posed by multicultural societies. It is an innovative project aiming to reduce disparities in learning outcomes affecting learners from disadvantaged backgrounds/with fewer opportunities.  Last European meeting was held in July 2018 in Ljubljana (Slovenia). The kick off meeting took place in Massy in October 2016.A third Eu meeting was held in Anvers (Belgium) in October 2017.
Next European seminar will be held in Krakow (POland) from 23rd to 27th of April 2018 to test the IO2 & IO3- after a testing of the IO1- a tool & process to support educators (January to March 2017), the IO1 was discussed during a former European seminar held at the University of Perugia (Italy) in May 2017. For further information on the project SCHOLA:  www.schola-erasmus.eu

The second project- JUCIVOL (2016-2018) together with the University of Burgos (Spain) is an Erasmus + project - Key Action 3 - Initiatives for policy innovation - Social inclusion through education, training and youth (2016-2018) gathered a European team in Spain (leader), France (iriv conseil), Italy (Erifo), Cyprus (INEK PEO) and Slovenia (ZRC SAZU). It addressed professionals- mainly teachers and educators- working with young European Union citizens who are of migrant background and/or live in sensitive urban areas. After an overview on the situation of Volunteering among youngsters in the 5 countries (January-March 2017), a training to involve youngsters in voluntary actions was designed by iriv conseil in May 2017 then a mntoring for educators in July 2017.  The last meeting was held in Ljubjana (Slovenia) in October 2018 ; nefore a third meeting was held in Roma (Italy) in June 2018. The kick off meeting was held in Burgos (Spain) in December 2016, a second EU meeting was held in PAris in April 2017 and a third  EU meeting was held in Nicosia (Cyprus) in October 2017.For further information on the project  JUCIVOL: www.jucivol.eu

iriv conseil is associated to several projects dedicated to migration since 2016: REVALue & Espar (Italy) and MIGRAID (Cyprus). The first- REVALUE, initiated by  ERIFO (Italy) is an Erasmus + project (2016-2019) gathering a European team from Italy (leader & partner), France iriv), Germany (GSUB), Hungary (Jovokerek), and United Kingdom (Rinova & Ashley).  The second- MigrAID, initiated by the Cyprus Labour Institute (INEK-PEO) is an Erasmus + project which gathers INEK-PEO (Cyprus), Milan University (Italy), KISA (Cyprus), IRIV conseil (France), INEK-GSEE (Greece), IME/GSEBEE (Cyprus), ENAIP (Italy) and VIFIN (Denmark). The third project- ESPar, initiated by the  Catholic University in Milano (Itraly) is supported by the European Fund for Integration (FAMI)- it gathers several Italian associations and European experts coming from France (iriv), Germany (Tür an Tür), UK (University of Birmingham) and Spain (National Commission for Refugees).
For further information:  revalueproject.wixsite.com/ & http://migraid.eu/ & https://www.espar.it/

iriv conseil is partner of several  projects dedicated to migration since 2016.

The first project-REVALUE was initiated by the Italian organisation ERIFO. Erasmus + project (2016-2019). It gathers a European team from Italy (Erifo, leader & programma Integra,partner), France (iriv conseil & FISPE), Germany (GSUB), Hungary (JOVOKEREK), and United Kingdom (Rinova & Ashley). The goal of the project  is to enhance the labor inclusion of refugees, subsidiary protection holders and asylum seekers by improving their access to skilled jobs. The project aims to tackle major causes preventing refugees from labour market:lack of recognition of knowledge, competence and skills, including previous studies; deskilling; lack of working experience in the host country; language. The project should facilitate the recognition of formal, non-formal and informal knowledge, competences & skills of refugees/subsidiary protection holders/asylum seekers through the design and implementation of a toolkit for migrants' skills assessment; transfer new highly qualifying skills to refugees/subsidiary protection holders/asylum seekers through tailored VET courses, one for “Migrant Service Providers” and another for “Social Enterprise Manager”, that meet their specific learning needs and characteristics, in particular the language;  provide refugees/subsidiary protection holders/asylum seekers with hands-on experience through the creation and implementation of work-based laboratories. Last européen meeting was held in London (UK) in September 2018- the kick off meeting was held in Roma (Italy) in December 2016 ; a second European meeting was held in Budapest (Hungary) in November 2017.
For further information: https://revalueproject.wixsite.com/ and the french weblo:http://revalue.blogspot.fr

The second- MigrAID (2016-2019) was initiated by the Cyprus Labour Institute (INEK-PEO)- a trade union initiative of the Pancyprian Federation of Labour (PEO. The project gathers INEK-PEO (Cyprus), KISA (Cyprus), IME/GSEBEE (Cyprus), IRIV conseil (France), INEK-GSEE (Greece), Milan University (Italy), ENAIP (Italy) and VIFIN (Denmark). The  project addresses social partners’ demand for knowledge and skills – particularly trade unionists and employers’ organisations - to manage ethnic diversity and promote migrants’ integration in the SMEs of five European countries. Ethnic diversity management in SMEs is a main issue. Together with migration issues it is more and more determined by common EU directives and regulations. The exchange of knowledge and good practices between the participant member states is another main issue.  Last European meeting was held in Paris in December 2018 after a meeting in Velje (Denmark) in June 2018,  a kick off meeting  in Nicosia (Cyprus) in November 2016 in Cyprus, a second EU meeting  in Athens (Greece) in June 2017 and a third meeting in November 2017 in Milano (Italy). For further information: http://migraid.eu/ and the French weblog: migraid.blogspot.fr

The third project-MyFamily (2017-2019) gathers a European team in UK (NRCSE), Spain (Infodef), France (iriv conseil), Ireland (Inoquality systems) and Romania (Icar Foundation). Its aim is to apply innovative adult learning methods for the improvement of foreign language proficiency of low skilled migrant, refugee and asylum seeker women who have not acquired study skills, empowering them for their social and labour integration and active participation in society. The project will equip teachers, trainers, volunteers and educators of adult education with the necessary skills and innovative tools to improve foreign language proficiency of low skilled migrant, refugee and asylum seeker women and to empower their active participation in society.
Next European team should be held in London (UK) in May 2018 after a kick off meeting held in Valladolid (Spain) in November 2017.

Another project-ESpor (2016-2018)- initiated by the Catholic University del Sacro Cuore di Milano is supported by the European Fund for Integration (FAMI). It gathers several Italian associations and a pool of European experts from France (iriv), Germany (Tür an Tür), and Spain (National Commission for Refugees). A first meeting was held in Augsbourg (Germany) in December 2018. For further information: https://www.espar.it/

For further information: www.iriv-migrations.net

The VOCAE project (2017-2019) is an Erasmus + project selected at the call for proposal 2017. It offers an exchange of expertise on Valuing Prior Learning (VPL) in 6 countries : DIE Germany (leader),  WBA Austria, France, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Greece,  Ec-vpl & Erik Kaemingk ( Netherlands) and Citeforma Portugal.

For further information on the project:https://www.die-bonn.de/

All European member states are requested to have in place arrangements for the validation of non-formal and informal learning, including specific elements and following some particular principles described in the European Guidelines for Validating non formal and informal learning by CEDEFOP (CEDEFOP 2015). In some countries of the partners, there exist already systems of validation prior learning; some have gained experiences with validation through projects but have not set a system in place so far. It is a fact that adult education providers play a major role in it, because they are often the implementing bodies of the validation systems. Therefore, all the partners are located in adult education, too.
The VOCAE aims at exchanging experiences and compare validation systems which have been developed and/or have been implemented. It will  focus on how validations systems have been developed, how they met the requirements of the CEDEFOP guidelines and what role adult education is playing in the system. Furthermore it will analyse strong and weak points during the implementation process to give recommendations for further validation systems. Other concrete aims are: Identify and compare different systems of validation and the involved stakeholders, political embedding, financing, business models, framework requirements and validation instruments ; Identify and compare the role of adult education in implementation, realization and provision of validation systems including analysation of main task of adult education staff and requirements for the personnel working in validation ; Identify and compare different models and guidelines for quality assurance in the validation process ; and  summarise the results of the project in recommendations with regard to strengths and weaknesses.

The VOCAE project (2017-2019) is an Erasmus + project selected at the call for proposal 2017. It offers an exchange of expertise on Valuing Prior Learning (VPL) in 6 countries : DIE Germany (leader),  WBA Austria, France, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Greece,  Ec-vpl  & Erik Kaemingk CV (Netherlands) and Citeforma Portugal. Next meeting is to be helld from the 11th to the 13th of February 2019 in Lisbon (Portugal). After a virtual kick off meeting  in December 2017- a second meeting was held in Vienna (Austria) in April 2018 and a third meeting in Paris (France) in July 2018.

For further information on the project:https://www.die-bonn.de/