Consistency with the EU and international policy. WISEs and social enterprises are more and more important and complementary actors for social and professional inclusion and innovation. The WISE model offers people with support needs, who are the most affected by social inequalities, employment opportunities so they can access/reintegrate decent work conditions and social protection through a job. These opportunities provide them with a decent salary, necessary qualifications (that go hand in hand with the digitalisation of our societies), upskilling and reskilling opportunities and allow them to be better integrated into the labour market, especially in the current context of the green and digital transitions. First, through diversified and innovative activities, WISEs directly and indirectly contribute to the implementation of several European Pillar of Social Rights principles. Please, find below the principles related to WISEs and a short explanation of WISEs’ support. • Education, training and life-long learning WISEs offer qualifications and on the job training to disadvantaged people and promote lifelong learning. • Gender equality The promotion of gender equality remains a priority in the social economy sector. • Equal opportunities By employing and empowering disadvantaged and excluded people, WISEs contribute to the reduction of inequalities. WISEs aim to integrate people suffering from several social and professional difficulties, supporting the most disadvantaged ones to enter the labour market and be offered access to services and opportunities. • Active support to employment WISEs offer employment opportunities to the most vulnerable people through a strong economic activity and on work-based training and contribute to a sustainable economic and social development of the territory they operate. The target group of WISEs is rather wide and include long term unemployed people, NEETs, women, people suffering from addiction or ex-prisoners. The specific pedagogical dimension of WISEs make it possible to empower the workers when it comes to employment issues as well as other professional or social difficulties. Tailor made pathways are designed for WISEs workers, supporting them through a job or a qualification within the enterprise. • Secure and adaptable employment WISEs are offering decent jobs and salaries to the most vulnerable groups. Getting a job is usually a first step for disadvantaged people in re-entering the society by providing them with access to basic services and social protectio...
