Integrom Programme

The aim of our Integrom programme was to develop a new model to promote the employment of Roma in the for-profit sector. The programme was implemented by Autonómia, in collaboration with large companies, training firms and civil society organisations supporting Roma, following an initiative by the Boston Consulting Group.

The project’s target group consisted of Roma aged 18–35 with at least a secondary school qualification. Participants were recruited by local Roma organisations and their civil society partners, and we then supported them through training and mentoring to help them succeed in the recruitment processes and secure suitable positions.

The project recruited companies – primarily from the Boston Consulting Group’s client base – that demonstrated openness to the initiative. In their case, we helped create an inclusive environment by adapting various corporate procedures and coordinating the recruitment process.

Ninety young people took part in the programme, 16 of whom secured jobs. The project successfully connected young Roma people with the corporate sector, enabling qualified young Roma people to secure long-term careers at the country’s leading companies.

The methods tested – targeted training, mentoring, and personalised job placement – served as a model for other regional programmes after the project concluded and contributed to equal opportunities for Roma in the labour market.

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