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7. Qualifications\/skills-based pathways (education and employment)<\/h1>\n

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\u00a9 UNHCR\/Josselin Br\u00e9maud<\/p>\n

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Legal channels that permit persons in need of international protection to move to a safe third country for the purposes of employment<\/a> or higher education<\/a>, while also having their protection needs met. Refugee eligibility for skills-based pathways is assessed based on professional qualifications and experience or academic merit and relevant qualifications, provided refugees opt to apply for the opportunities at hand.<\/p>\n

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Overview<\/h2>\n

Many refugees are located in countries of asylum where they have limited access to higher education or the job market.<\/strong> Education pathways and labour mobility programmes empower refugees to put their skills, qualifications and knowledge into use and access higher education and work opportunities in a third country.<\/p>\n

The success of individual applicants in these pathways depends largely on the cross-sector collaboration which supports refugees in leveraging their experience, facilitating their inclusion in national education and labour systems and improving their access to training and support that prepare for complementary pathways. Considering complementary pathways opportunities when planning economic inclusion activities and advocacy lines would further support refugees in attaining such opportunities independently. To this end, UNHCR serves as an advocate and a bridge between partners and refugees, and advocates for policy change or adaptation.<\/p>\n

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Education pathways<\/h2>\n

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Access to third-country education opportunities corresponds to UNHCR\u2019s objectives set out by both Roadmap 2030<\/a> and the Education 2030 Strategy<\/a>. A diverse range of actors is needed to contribute distinct areas of expertise to make education pathways effective and scalable. This can include universities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), refugee-led and student-led organizations, civil society and faith-based organizations, refugee settlement and support services, local communities, language training providers, credentialling and testing services, country of asylum and third-country governments, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions.<\/p>\n

The Global Task Force on Third Country Education Pathways<\/a> is the first port of call for information on coordination, best practices and technical support in developing and implementing complementary education pathways.<\/p>\n

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Employment pathways\/Labour mobility<\/h2>\n

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Like other complementary pathways, employment pathways aim to promote refugee agency and self-reliance. In many countries around the world, refugee talent can help to address labour market shortages. Essential to this process is securing the support of employers who are keen to recruit and employ appropriately skilled refugees. Strengthening political support and supporting governments to launch and implement labour mobility programmes remains a priority.<\/p>\n

UNHCR is a member of the Global Task Force on Refugee Labour Mobility<\/a>, which works to expand labour mobility pathways globally by engaging private sector, States and non-State actors engaged in global migration and works closely with the members of other fora to ensure that opportunities are nurtured.<\/p>\n

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Resources<\/h2>\n

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UNHCR webpages<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Resources for refugees<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Data on complementary skills-based pathways<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Global Task Forces<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Other relevant resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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7. Qualifications\/skills-based pathways (education and employment)\u00a9 UNHCR\/Josselin Br\u00e9maudLegal channels that permit persons in need of international protection to move to a safe third country for the purposes of employment or higher education, while also having their protection needs met. Refugee eligibility for skills-based pathways is assessed based on professional qualifications and experience or academic merit […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1011,"featured_media":5763,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\n

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Programmes that facilitate persons in need of international protection moving to a safe third country for the purposes of employment or higher education, while also having their protection needs met. Candidates\u2019 eligibility for programmes is assessed based on their professional qualifications and experience; or their academic merit and relevant qualifications.<\/em> <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Education pathways<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Developing education pathways is essential to achieving UNHCR\u2019s objectives set out by both Roadmap 2030 and the Education 2030 Strategy<\/a>. This means focussing on partnership as a way of unlocking opportunities and opening avenues for refugee students. A diverse range of actors including, inter alia<\/em>, universities and student bodies, NGOs, refugee led organisations, civil society organisations, faith-based organisations, refugee settlement and support services, local communities, language training providers, credentialing and testing services, governments and TVET institutions are needed to contribute different areas of expertise to make pathways effective and scalable . UNHCR can lead and coordinate collective action that leverages the agility of all stakeholders.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on UNHCR\u2019s key advocacy points around education pathways, colleagues can refer to this Global Refugee Forum pledging document. <\/a><\/em> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Employment pathways <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like other complementary pathways, employment pathways are rooted in the notion of refugee agency and self-reliance. Job opportunities are created by employers and are designed to respond to labour market needs. In many countries around the world, increasing labour market shortages can be overcome through refugee talent. Essential to this process is securing the support of employers who are keen to create job opportunities for displaced persons; as well as identifying areas of support within government and galvanising political opportunities.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on UNHCR\u2019s key advocacy points around employment pathways, colleagues can refer to this Global Refugee Forum pledging document.<\/a><\/em> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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UNHCR<\/span> acts as <\/span>an enabler, facilitator, advocate, and support system<\/span> for <\/span>qualifications<\/span>-based pathways<\/span>. In receiving countries, <\/span>c<\/span><\/span>andidate<\/span> identification, application and <\/span>selection<\/span>, visa processing, reception, and integration are activities that UNHCR<\/span> supports <\/span><\/span>by<\/span> liaising with country operations,<\/span> <\/span><\/span>serving <\/span>as a bridge between partners, and advocat<\/span>ing for policy change or adaptation<\/span>.<\/span><\/span> <\/span>UNHCR supports partners in identifying <\/span>and utilising <\/span>policy <\/span>options <\/span>\u2013 such as skilled worker, humanitarian, or student visas \u2013 and encouraging governments to reduce barriers<\/span> that <\/span>impact<\/span> refugees<\/span>. <\/span> <\/span>In host countries, UNHCR nurtures partnership networks, supports the <\/span>participation <\/span>of refugees as independent actors in pathways, and advocates for policy frameworks supportive of <\/span>access to <\/span>education<\/span>,<\/span> <\/span>employment<\/span> and<\/span> self-reliance. <\/span>UNHCR advocates for refugees to be included in national systems and services<\/span> - <\/span>unless <\/span>parallel systems <\/span>are the only<\/span> (temporary)<\/span> option. <\/span> <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Complementary pathways are still a nascent concept in many countries, and so the need for awareness raising and myth busting is essential. People tend to conflate the experiences of individuals arriving through resettlement and asylum procedures with those arriving through complementary pathways - making assumptions about the profiles and perceived readiness of refugee candidates for work and study.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\"Data collection on skills\" _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]Collect skills-related data of the refugee population, like education levels, work experience and languages spoken. 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How do we foster the connection between education and employment pathways?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

UNHCR\u2019s education strategy<\/a> emphasises that higher education is critical to achieving self-reliance as a link to decent work and a sustainable future. Developing bridges between education and employment pathways is therefore an important step towards realising solutions and refugee self-reliance to the scale that the GCR and the Roadmap envisage. UNHCR encourages program partners to create and pilot study opportunities in third countries that are commensurate with labour market needs, and then provide students with post-graduate pathways into specific sectors while providing legal protections and continuity of legal stay. This means -  <\/p>\n\n\n\n