JOT

Project description

"Jobs on Trial" (le "tribunal des métiers") is a unique French approach to social and occupational guidance for the unemployed. This method, which involves role plays where specific jobs are "put on trial," highlights both the advantages and drawbacks of various trades. It is a type of serious game designed to bridge the gap between employers and job seekers, especially those who are disadvantaged or far removed from employment and training.

Through collaborative work involving trade stakeholders and beneficiaries, participants take on different roles: some act as the prosecution, others as the defense, while industry professionals are called to testify. This playful approach effectively engages participants, allowing them to explore and discuss various occupations, while helping to dispel prejudices and promote gender equality and equal opportunities in the labor market. Additionally, the method helps to build participants' self-esteem by involving them in collaborative efforts with corporate representatives.

The "Jobs on Trial" method will be introduced to several European partners and their regions, providing a valuable tool for supporting vulnerable adults in the following areas: fashion sector (France), elderly care (United Kingdom), mechanics (Portugal), tram driver profession in transportation operations (Germany), farmer profession (Italy), sales representative profession (Poland), nurse profession and care sector (Turkey). This approach aims to boost employability by bridging the gap between job seekers and different trades, while also accounting for the diverse cultural aspects of the labor market.

The "Jobs on Trial" activity simulates a trial in which a trade is accused of lacking appeal and failing to implement a genuine equal opportunity policy. This pedagogical exercise provides beneficiaries with the chance to engage with the working world and explore employment-related issues. It emphasizes active individual expression as an important step toward vocational guidance.

The "Jobs on Trial" method, inspired by the "Personal and Vocational Development Activation" (PVDA) approach, is not meant to mimic actual court procedures. Instead, it creates an opportunity for participants to engage in debate and exchange ideas.

A "Job on Trial" session involves organizing several groups of "actors" who will take on specific roles similar to those in a court hearing. These roles typically include:

• Mr. Justice: This group introduces the trade or job under scrutiny for being considered unattractive. They manage the overall conduct of the proceeding.

• Private Party or Prosecutors: Played by trainees or job seekers, this group argues the disadvantages of the job, highlighting its perceived drawbacks.

• Defense Attorneys: Comprised of professionals and vocational training experts from the specific trade, they present evidence of the job’s benefits in an effort to challenge prejudices and dispel stereotypes.

• Jury: This group analyzes the arguments presented and provides a conclusion drawn from the hearing, aiming to bridge the gap between the trade's image and its reality.

• Registrars: Responsible for documenting the trial, they take notes on both the advantages and drawbacks discussed during the session.

• Reporters: Tasked with capturing snapshots and documenting the session.

• Receptionist: Manages registration and is responsible for welcoming the audience, stakeholders, and professionals.

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