1. The document discusses projects in Portugal that promote diversity in the workplace through supported employment. 2. It developed a methodology to guide, train, and include people through cooperation between various advocacy and support organizations, employers, and public/private groups. 3. The methodology focuses on developing individualized plans for candidates to build skills, match jobs, provide on-the-job training, and support inclusion through community networks and corporate social responsibility.

2. Promoting diversity in the workplace, relating CSR and supported employment PT-2004-019 PT-2001-070

4. 1. Development of supports that promote candidates abilities for self-determination , participation , choice and inclusion in the job market and in the community , in a individualized perspective; Integrated strategy, on the basis of the following principles:

5. 2. J ob-matching / compatibility between the organization / company needs and the candidates competencies and abilities; 3. Promotion of on job training , through participative and shared work plans, built, developed and evaluated by companies tutors, employment specialists (supported employment technicians) and candidates; Integrated strategy, on the basis of the following principles:

6. 4. Use of easy tools to support job-matching, the management of diverse human resources and the community network; 5. Promotion of the relation between Supported Employment and Corporate Social Responsibility . Integrated strategy, on the basis of the following principles:

7. Individualized Pathways to Work Inclusion Candidate Self-determination – Vocational guidance Portfolio S kills recognition, validation and certification Vocational qualification Education / training On job training Employment Support after contract

8. Supported Employment Service S.E. Services and Community Networks Self Advocacy Organisations Local Forums City Councils Centres for Skills recognition Employment Centres Employers Associations Local Development Associations Schools Vocational Training Centres Companies Economic Activities NGOs

10. Sustainable Development Economic Environment Social CSR Inclusion perspective HR diversity related with community diversity Increase diversity Diversity management Evaluation / Monitorization Indicators Supported Employment

12. 6. Training guide for enterprise tutors on supported employment 7. Training guide for self-advocates (citizenship and leadership) 8. Training guide for employment specialists / job coaches 9. A toolkit for HR managers in diversity management; Products

13. 10. Guide of good practice in diversity management. 11. A study / survey about the cost-benefit for companies on professional inclusion of disadvantaged groups; 12. Booklet to employment specialists about social marketing and partnership building with companies and employers; 13. Toolkit on personal marketing for disadvantaged groups. Products

14. APEA - ASSOCIAÇÃO PORTUGUESA DE EMPREGO APOIADO (Portuguese Association on Supported Employment) www.empregoapoiado.org [email_address] www.rsopt.com