Study Visit: Creating Opportunities for the Future: Labour Market Orientation and Support for Migrants
The ESF+ Community of Practice on Migrant Integration is pleased to announce a Study Visit ‘Creating Opportunities for the Future: Labour Market Orientation and Support for Migrants’ taking place on 23-24 June 2026 in Madrid, Spain. This event is part of our ongoing ESF+ Community of Practice on Migrant Integration’s activities, focussing on exploring innovative and successful ESF+ approaches promoting the sustainable, equitable and fair integration of migrants into the labour market.
The event is mainly targeted for the members of the ESF+ Community of Practice on Migrant Integration which includes ESF+ Managing Authorities, Intermediary Bodies, Implementing Organisations and other relevant stakeholders.
Objectives:
- To gain insights into Spain’s long-standing strategy for improving the labour market integration of third-country nationals
- To exchange views and good practices on the labour market integration of third-country nationals, including migrants, through discussions, workshops, and site visits
- To foster networking and collaboration with a wide range of partners and stakeholders across Europe
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June 23
June 24
| Time (Local time) | Topic and speaker |
|---|---|
| 09:00 - 09:30 |
Registration
|
| 09:30 - 09:50 |
Opening and Welcome
Aurélien MORNON AFONSO, Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, the European Commission
Regina Valenzuela Alcalá-Santaella, Vice Deputy Director General for Programing and Evaluation, European Social Fund Administrative Unit, Ministry of Labour and Social Economy |
| 09:50 - 10:20 |
The ESF+ in Spain: Migrant-Focused Social Inclusion Programs
Victoria Berrocal Ruiz, European Social Fund Administrative Unit, Ministry of Labour and Social Economy
followed by Q&A |
| 10:20 - 10:30 |
Introduction to the Event
Amira Bieber, Thematic Expert of the ESF+ Community of Practice on Migrant Integration
|
| 10:30 - 11:00 |
Key note
Professor Fernando Marhuenda Fluixá & Rosana Palomares, Valencia University, Spain
followed by Q&A |
| 11:00 - 11:30 |
Coffee Break
|
| 11:30 - 12:30 |
Socio-Occupational Integration Itineraries for Migrants and Third-Country Nationals
Laura Serna Marín, Coordinator, Ministry of Inclusion, Migration and Social Security
Susana Enroljas Aguado, Coordinator, CEPAIM followed by Q&A |
| 12:30 - 12:50 |
La Ruta Project - Introduction to the site visit
Susana Enroljas Aguado, Coordinator, CEPAIM
|
| 12:50 - 13:00 |
Family Photo
|
| 13:00 - 14:15 |
Lunch
|
| 14:15 - 15:00 |
Traveling to CEPAIM
|
| 15:00 - 17:00 |
Visit to CEPAIM: Centro de Madrid - Luisa Muñoz
(CEPAIM’s head office)
|
| 20:00 - 21:30 |
Dinner. Visit to Ovillo
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| Time (Local time) | Topic and speaker |
|---|---|
| 09:00 - 09:30 |
Registration
|
| 09:30 - 09:40 |
Welcome and Introduction of the Agenda
Amira Bieber, Thematic Expert of the ESF+ Community of Practice on Migrant Integration
|
| 09:40 - 10:00 |
Inclusive Labour Markets for Migrants
Red Cross, Spain, TBC
followed by Q&A |
| 10:00 - 10:30 |
Panel discussion: Challenges and opportunities of active inclusion in labor market integration
Reflection and discussion on the Visit
Representatives from CEPAIM, RED CROSS, Ministry of Inclusion, Migrants and Social Security Moderator: Amira Bieber, Thematic Expert of the ESF+ Community of Practice on Migrant Integration |
| 10:30 - 11:30 |
Opportunity Workshop
|
| 11:30 - 12:00 |
Coffee break
|
| 12:00 - 12:20 |
Feedback from the Workshop
Facilitator: Amira Bieber, Thematic Expert, Community of Practice on Migrant Integration
|
| 12:20 - 12:30 |
Closing Remarks
Victoria Berrocal Ruiz, European Social Fund Administrative Unit, Ministry of Labour and Social Economy
Aurélien MORNON AFONSO, Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, the European Commission |
| 12:30 - 13:30 |
Light Lunch and Departure
|