How can immigrant women who wish to take part in the labour market and have an affinity for care be trained to subsequently go on to regular work in the care sector?

By means of a preliminary programme of approximately ten weeks, the candidates are prepared for the actual training in small groups under the guidance of a tutor. All aspects of care are covered in this preliminary programme, but also subjects like cultural differences. At the end of this programme the student is well equipped to judge whether working in the care sector really is the right choice for her and the tutor can advise at which level the candidate can start the training.

At the earliest opportunity the candidates begin conventional care training. They subsequently receive a proper trainee post and contact is maintained with both the training supervisor of the school and of the training post. Besides the classes in care training, the candidates receive  Dutch classes for one morning per week and additional training in applying for jobs and social education.

TAURUS B.V.
T. Priekaar

04/04/2004

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Urban Policy > Social inclusion & integration > Quality of life

Health