Audience
Attendees
Number of facilitators
Level
Preparation
Activity
Description
An inclusive, community-driven workshop series where migrants with professional or specialist knowledge are invited to share their skills, insights, and personal experiences of adjusting to life in a new country. These workshops create space for both learning and dialogue, and mentors, while fostering local connections and community resilience.
Objectives
• Highlight and value the professional and life experience of migrants.
• Create learning opportunities led by diverse community voices.
• Encourage dialogue about career adaptation, re-skilling, and navigating systems in a new country.
Worked skills
• Communication and active listening.
• Networking and relationship building.
• Cultural awareness and inclusion.
Prerequisites for the audience
• Interest in professional development or local job markets
• Some fluency in the local language (or languages of the invited speakers) is helpful
Equipment
• Name tags and markers
• Flipcharts or whiteboards
• Projector and screen (if digital presentations are included)
• Refreshments (optional but recommended)
Content used
• Short bios or introductions of guest speakers
• Guiding questions or prompts for group discussions
• Handouts with tips on networking, recognition of qualifications, and local job resources