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It’s a matter of perspective

Open Badges & the city of Rotterdam

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Work & Income (literally translated)

  1. One of the six departments in the organisation of the municipality of Rotterdam.
  2. Main focus: financial and job security, within the framework of so called ‘law for participation’. In other words: welfare.
  3. Since 2018 an emphasis on one’s development – what does a person need to participate in a way that works for them?

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To do so, we have three managing boards:

  1. Work
  2. Income
  3. Inclusive Rotterdam

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Facts and figures

One would think everybody in Rotterdam should be able to find a job. And yet that’s not the case.

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So why badges?

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3 pathways

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What if!

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Empowerment

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Just imagine!

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Activation

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SCORE!

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Mobility

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NOT linear

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Hopes and dreams

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LPC’s

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What is it?

  1. Small-scale
  2. In neighbourhood
  3. Safe space
  4. Structure and routine
  5. 3 – 12 months
  6. And more…!

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LPC Locations

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Results so far (sept. 2022)

183 intakes, 93 candidates started

19 people found a fitting job, without being dependent on welfare again (backflow)

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For 80% of candidates extra support was needed for financial, physical or mental problems. The LPC’s are a place where this support is given.

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Skills development for healthcare, greenery, hospitality en cleaning services.

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LPC’s and badges

3 pathways

Empowerment, activation and mobility

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LPC’s were meant to be aimed at mobility. The last steps to be taken to find a regular job. Yet more support is needed for most of the candidates. And that’s perfectly okay!

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On the right you see badges that were made for hospitality. Different cutting techniques (I never knew there were that many techniques…)

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Thank you�for your attention.