VERSATILE
Project title: Versatile Pathways for inclusive employment and ESG innovation for persons with disabilities
The project is financed by the European Union.
Project description: VERSATILE is a European social innovation project focused on promoting inclusive employment for persons with disabilities (PwDs) by connecting disability inclusion with employability, corporate ESG strategies, digital innovation, and evidence-based policymaking. The project develops practical tools, digital solutions, and immersive VR training to help both people with disabilities and employers overcome barriers to inclusive employment.
Target groups
The project focuses on:
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Persons with disabilities (PwDs) – to strengthen employability, confidence, and career opportunities.
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Employers and HR professionals – to improve inclusive recruitment, workplace practices, and understanding of disability inclusion within ESG strategies.
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Institutional and policy stakeholders – to support the development and adoption of policies promoting inclusive employment.
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Employment agencies and educators – as potential users of the project's freely available tools and resources.
Main objectives
The main objectives of VERSATILE are to:
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Identify barriers and opportunities for inclusive employment through research and best-practice analysis.
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Improve the employability of persons with disabilities through an Inclusive Career Toolkit and Digital Matchmaking Platform.
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Support employers and HR professionals in developing more inclusive recruitment and workplace practices.
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Use VR and immersive learning to develop practical skills related to job interviews, teamwork, conflict resolution, bias, and adaptive leadership.
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Promote positive representations and success stories of employees and entrepreneurs with disabilities.
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Connect disability inclusion with ESG strategies, making inclusion a measurable part of corporate sustainability efforts.
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Support long-term policy and practice change through an Inclusive Employment & ESG Manifesto and dissemination activities.
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Ensure wider reuse of project results by making the tools and resources freely available under open licences.
Project number: ESF-SI-2025-DEP-01-0048
Funded by: European Social Fund Agency
Coordinated by: VšĮ Socialinių inovacijų centras
Duration: 08/09/2026 - 08/09/2028
