We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming NEVI-EVY webinar, dedicated to exploring the role of protected shelters as a pathway for people with disabilities to access meaningful employment and successfully transition into the labour market. Building on the NEVI-EVY project’s commitment to empowering youth with disabilities and fostering innovative approaches to inclusion, this session will highlight how protected work environments can serve as both a safe starting point and a bridge toward open labour market opportunities.

Key Themes

• Understanding protected shelters: What they are, how they function, and their role in inclusive employment strategies.
• Employment pathways: How sheltered environments can support skill development, confidence building, and gradual integration into mainstream work.
• Policy and practice: Examples of effective models across Europe and their impact on reducing unemployment among young people with disabilities.
• Transition strategies: Tools and approaches to ensure that sheltered work leads to long-term labour market participation.

Unemployment among young people with disabilities remains a pressing challenge. NEVI-EVY is committed to innovative solutions that combine empowerment, training, and inclusive labour practices. Protected shelters represent one such solution, offering structured support while promoting autonomy and professional growth.