Giggers

Context 

The ‘gig economy’ is a new and rising provision of labour services enabled by the latest technological revolution, accelerated by the pandemic. Workers gain access to clients worldwide, “transcending the constraints of their local labour markets” (Graham et al. 2017). By helping workers smoothen the transition into other sectors or jobs, this project offers communities a more speedy recovery following the COVID-19 crisis, particularly for workers in rural areas where other job opportunities are stagnant. However, it also applies to more aged workers, workers with limited mobility, marginalised workers (such as migrants) and workers that require more flexibility. 

Aim of the project

The goal is to develop an all-in-one learning program (MICRO-COURSES, GIG-WORK LIKE SCENARIOS, and CAREER PLANNING TOOL). It should help unemployed adults increase their framework of skills so that they could have work remotely, independently, on a small portion of a bigger job, in short-term engagements and on a non-permanent basis, as in the GIG ECONOMY.

Impact

The project will support unemployed adults to take advantage of the GIG economy and develop the skills they need to be self-employed, small contractors or micro-entrepreneurs. The program will increase their digital, transversal, and entrepreneurial skills. It also offers knowledge in accounting, negotiation and self-management, needed in smart working situations. 

Results

• Set of MICRO-COURSES paired with GIG-WORK LIKE SCENARIOS and TASKS to help gain competencies needed in the labour market and the gig economy. 
• CAREER PLANNING TOOL to motivate and guide adults in increasing their proficiencies and create more job opportunities with a skills assessment program to facilitate the skills acquired through this non-formal learning experience. 
• Educators’ toolkit: instructions for educators running the program with a group of participants.