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Across Mediterranean EU countries, the agricultural sector - particularly olive cultivation - is facing severe labour shortages that are threatening harvest yields and local economies. At the same time, thousands of displaced Ukrainians in Europe are eager to find meaningful employment, yet many face structural barriers and a "de-skilling" crisis in the host-country labour markets.

Funded by the Erasmus+ programme, Go2Grove bridges this gap by offering specialised Vocational Education and Training (VET). By teaching the intricacies of olive cultivation and olive oil production, this initiative is:
🌱 Empowering refugees with specialised skills through dedicated training and self-regulated learning platforms.
🚜 Supporting the Mediterranean agricultural sector by directly addressing critical workforce shortages.
🤝 Fostering genuine social and economic integration across Europe.

💡 Why is this so important right now?
To understand the broader context of the refugee employment gap and why targeted vocational training is vital, check out this eye-opening UNHCR report on the labour market integration of Ukrainian refugees in Europe:
🔗 https://data.unhcr.org/en/documents/details/120820

Curious about how we are turning this dual challenge into an opportunity for growth? Explore our official website, project objectives and training resources here:
🔗 https://go2grove.erasmus.site/

Labor market integration of Ukrainian refugees in Europe: Employment gaps, skill mismatches and economic gains A new analysis of 6,000+ survey observations reveals that while 57% of Ukrainian refugees in Europe are employed, they remain 22 percentage points behind host-country nationals. Beyond the participation gap, the report uncovers a "de-skilling" crisis: 60% work below their skill level, with tertiary-...

Per gli appuntamenti di "Cafè Alzheimer"
ci vediamo ad Almese il 10 Giugno 2026
al Teatro Magnetto in via Avigliana 17 ad Almese dalle 16.30 in poi
per un incontro dal titolo “La gestione emotiva della diagnosi”

Ci sarà Paolo Brusa insieme ai colleghi/e di Diciannove Società Cooperativa

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The new Go2Grove newsletter just dropped! 📬

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes, and we are excited to share our most recent progress, insights and upcoming milestones.

We invite you to explore our archive and familiarize yourself with all our past newsletters directly on the main project page: https://go2grove.erasmus.site/newsletter/

🌍✨ I partner di MYCo si incontrano a Torino!

Il 21 aprile, i partner del progetto MYCo si sono riuniti a Torino per un importante meeting transnazionale. Una giornata ricca di confronto, collaborazione e nuove idee!

🎲 Durante l’incontro, i partecipanti hanno sperimentato in prima persona il game di MYCo, uno strumento innovativo pensato per favorire connessioni autentiche tra colleghi.

📊 Sono stati inoltre visionati e condivisi i risultati sviluppati finora, valorizzando il lavoro svolto e raccogliendo spunti utili per i prossimi sviluppi.

🚀 Non sono mancati momenti di pianificazione: il team ha discusso i prossimi step del progetto, con l’obiettivo di ampliare l’impatto e migliorare ulteriormente le attività future.

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🌿 Did you know that olive oil production involves much more than just harvesting and pressing olives? 🫒

The Go2Grove project is working on something special! We are dedicated to the education and integration of Ukrainian refugees through capacity-building in olive cultivation, helping them find valuable employment while addressing labour shortages in the Mediterranean olive-growing sector.

To support our VET learners and trainers, we are developing an interactive online platform - a true "Virtual Olive Grove for Learning, Growth, and Empowerment"! 🌳✨

Here is what we are building on the platform:
📖 The Go2Grove Handbook: A comprehensive guide to building agricultural skills in the olive sector.
🎥 Instructional Videos: From pruning and fertilising to pressing and extraction, we are developing videos to showcase every key stage of the process.

🔗 Learn more about our mission and project goals: https://go2grove.erasmus.site/

The olive oil sector is facing an unprecedented workforce shortage. With young people leaving rural areas, many groves are at risk of being abandoned.

Go2Grove is stepping in to bridge this gap. By training Ukrainian refugees in the art and science of olive cultivation, we are providing a fresh, skilled workforce to a sector that needs it most.

📽️ See why the industry is at a breaking point: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3ROaC0VKXw

It’s about more than oil - it’s about preserving heritage and building new futures. 🤝🌾

https://go2grove.erasmus.site/

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