Project 561847-KA2-CBHE School-to-Work Transition for Higher education students with disabilities in Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Montenegro (Trans2Work)

Project objectives, outcomes and activities, Logical Framework Matrix

The project focuses on the transition from School to Work, of HE SwD especially in reference: (i) to the three key components that are essential for the development of the transition process: (a) higher education based learning; (b) work based learning; (c) connecting Higher Education and Work; and (ii) the results of the three TEMPUS projects "Equal Access for All -Strengthening the Social Dimension for a Stronger European Higher Education Area” in RS and “Support and Inclusion of SwDs at Higher Education in Montenegro” in ME and “Equal Opportunities for Students With Special Needs in Higher Education” in BiH.

Main objectives Upgrade and prepare HEIs services to support SwD to their transition from HE to Work following the EU policies, Link Higher Education to “disability friendly” work environments, Assimilate transition opportunities and skills with EU practices and policies and Prepare employers on understanding the needs of employees with disabilities in order to offer new jobs.

Specific objectives Identify and analyse the needs of employers and students with disabilities •Create a web based tool that will help (a) employers to identify suitable people to fill specific positions and it will be designed to account for special requirements needed by employers and (b) SwD to identify their interests and educational needs Create of a portal that will electronically connect employers, individuals with disabilities and the person in each partner country responsible for the development of educational programs for individuals with disabilities •Inform stakeholders through seminars and workshops, distribution of booklets and/or electronic material regarding the use of the platform and its operation •Train (a) teaching staff, (b) employers and (b) SwD to manage their career •Strengthen the role of career centers and establishing the role of mentors •Raise awareness of employers regarding the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities. •Raise awareness and motivation towards transition and increase the number of HE SwD involved in world of work

Main Target Groups graduates with disability employers from private and public sector

Wider Target Groups students with disabilities university teachers, staff, and university established services career centers employers and potential networks

Major Milestones The major milestones of the project are: 1. The needs of employers in regard to the qualifications of workforce will be identified. 2. The educational needs of IwD will be identified. 3. Shortcomings in the existing programs of training will be identified. 4. The planning of programs that correspond to the above mentioned needs of employers and IwD will be promoted. 5. The labor mobility of IwD between the participating countries will be promoted. 6. Awareness will be raised among employers as to the benefits of employing IwD.  

Project Activities & Methodology The project is divided into 6 phases Preparation, Development Quality Plan Dissemination Exploitation & Sustainability Management All identified project activities within those phases are divided into respective Work Packages (WPs).

Preparation The preparation aims: (a) Research on a sample of employers in all participating countries, to identify the needs of employers and desired qualifications needed, and (b) Research on a sample of IwD in partner countries to ascertain the educational needs of IwD The WP1 is the basis for the development of WP2 where the findings of the research we will create a tool that (a) will help employers identify suitable people to fill specific positions taking into account the special requirements needed by employers and (b) will help IwD to identify their interests and educational needs

Preparation The WP1 is the basis for the development of WP2 where the findings of the research we will create a tool that (a) will help employers identify suitable people to fill specific positions taking into account the special requirements needed by employers and (b) will help IwD to identify their interests and educational needs. WP1 PREPARATION Title: State of the Art DEV1.1 Identify and analyse the needs of employers DEV1.2 Identify and analyse the educational needs of students with disabilities DEV1.3 Benchmarking transition and employment policy

Development The WPs under Development follow the three key components that are essential for the development of the transition process: connecting Higher Education and Work (WP2, WP4, WP5) work based learning (WP3, WP4, WP5) higher education based learning (WP3, WP4, WP5)

Development WP2 DEVELOPMENT Title: Connecting HE with Work for students with disabilities DEV2.1 Web based tool for employers DEV2.2 Web based tool for IwDs DEV2.3 Piloting the web based tools   WP3 DEVELOPMENT Title: Higher Education and Work based learning DEV3.1 Transition support services at HEIs DEV3.2 Development of internship program for SwD DEV3.3 Design recruitment guidelines for employers opening positions for students/university graduates with disabilities WP4 DEVELOPMENT Title: Training university and non university staff to support SwD towards transition DEV4.1 Training of academic/ teaching staff (who are in charge for Practice work) DEV4.2 Training of employers DEV4.3 Training of transition mentors DEV4.4 Training SwD (to manage their career, develop project, learn about project management, etc.) DEV4.5 Evaluation of the training WP5 DEVELOPMENT Title: Piloting and evaluating at partner universities and employers DEV5.1 Monitoring and piloting the strategy and plan of the companies DEV5.2 Monitoring and piloting the transition services DEV5.3 Piloting the training effects and impact DEV5.4 Monitoring and piloting the effect and impact of data base and website

Quality Control & Monitoring Quality Control and Monitoring (QCM) of project activities and results will be realized for all activities continuously throughout the whole duration of the project so that the short time monitoring could help to improve next activities. Project Steering Committee (PSC) consisting from leading partners of WPs and with the coordination of DEKRA will be responsible (a) for monitoring work plan realization and internal QCM of project activities and results and (b) for preventing the time lag in project activities and taking immediate actions in the form of consultations. External quality control and monitoring of the main project results will be assessed by the EU HEIs and an external expert from an EU Country by comparing project outcomes with existing EU counterparts, based on the EU policy standards and taking into account the specificity of partner countries HEIs. External evaluator will also take into account intermediate reports by PSC and RSC. PSC will coordinate the work of RSC, and both of them will report annually

Quality Control & Monitoring QPLN6 Quality Plan Title: Quality Assurance QPLN6.1 Quality Assurance Plan QPLN6.2 Internal QPLN QPLN6.3 External QPLN and Evaluation

Dissemination & Exploitation Dissemination and exploitation of project’s outcomes and results are considered as key actions for the successful completion of the project. The main target groups of the project will be: •Individuals with disabilities •Enterprises offering work to individuals with disabilities •Governmental organizations and policy makers for education and training of SwDs •Academic community (Universities, Schools, Rehabilitation Institutes)

Dissemination Activities •Creation of dissemination material Project logo, Flyers, Posters for project visual identity and marketing purposes. •Creation of project website •Electronic Newsletters •Planned seminars/ workshops •one 1-day e-Learning seminar is planned

Dissemination & Exploitation EXP8.4 Creation and Use of Accessible Data base Dissemination & Exploitation Title: Dissemination and Raising Awareness DISS7.1 Dissemination Plan DISS7.2 Website of the project DISS7.3 Raising awareness and motivation to employers and families DISS7.4 Raising awareness and motivation to HE students with disabilities DISS7.5 Dissemination products and materials DISS7.6 Dissemination activities report EXP8 Exploitation of results Title: Exploitation and Sustainability EXP8.1 Exploitation Plan EXP8.2 E-learning seminars EXP8.3 Electronic Index of all Stakeholders EXP8.4 Creation and Use of Accessible Data base

EXP8.4 Creation and Use of Accessible Data base Sustainability The proposed project will lead to the creation of an accessible data base, which will be designed to specifically accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities and their employment. Employers will identify positions that are open and available for individuals with disabilities. They will also complete a structured form which will state the qualifications that an individual with disability should have to be hired in this position. In addition, individuals with disability will enter the web portal and their training needs will be identified and will be matched with available employment opportunities. The portal will aid in the planning of training programs for individuals with disabilities in each of the target countries

Short-term Impact Indicators EXP8.4 Creation and Use of Accessible Data base Short-term Impact Indicators Improve the capacity of HEIs in the region to support SwD during their transition from HE to Work life Build the capacity of HEIs concerning mobility issues through the signing of Inter institutional Agreements in the framework of the special mobility strand Establish to role of mentors and career centers within HEIs on transition issues. Enhance transition skills of SwD during their studies Raise awareness of families that have a child with disability concerning its future development in the labor market Raise awareness to employers concerning disability issues Electronic index of all stakeholders in the region Exchange of experience on employment issues Accessible data base

Long-term Impact Indicators EXP8.4 Creation and Use of Accessible Data base Long-term Impact Indicators Accessible data base New jobs for individuals with disabilities will be created Raising awareness on accessibility issues

Indicators of Project Number of employers and of citizens aware on the topic Number of graduate students with disabilities integrated in work life Number of students with disabilities accessing transition services Number of jobs offered to graduate students with disabilities