PLACE AND TRAIN FOR THE INCLUSION IN CATERING AND HOSPITALITY SECTOR OF PEOPLE WITH COGNITIVE DISABILITIES

<< Objectives >>PATCH aims to provide individuals with limited cognitive abilities (SNs) with quality work placement through the “place and train” model. It wants to:OB1. Provide VET TRAINERS with suitable competences and tools for supporting company tutorsOB2. Develop training methodologies and tools for the COMPANY TUTORSOB3. Develop a system for evaluating and valorise SNs skills, based on micro credentialsOB4. Promote the adoption of the results within the reference VET systems of the partners<< Implementation >>Development of an online training program for trainers who will guide company tutors, preparing them for the task of integrating SNs into the workplace, comprehensive of an open badge system for the certification of the competences acquiredDevelopment of a curriculum on methodologies and useful tools for the company tutorsElaboration of recommendations for the adoption of methodologies and tools by the competent authorities, as well as the involvement of entrepreneurs and companies<< Results >>R1. MOOC for the training of the company tutors’ trainers;R2. A Company tutors’ curriculum;R3. Evaluation system based on micro credentials for valorising the life skills as well as the technical skills of the individuals with mild to moderate cognitive disabilities;R4. Recommendations for the Public Authorities, as well as for the entrepreneurs