Arise Project

Vision & Mission

ARISE Envisions A World Where People With Disabilities Can Access Career Opportunities On Equal Terms.

The Problem

Despite Progress In Inclusion Policies, People With Disabilities Still Face Structural Barriers In Employment.

Lack Digital Accessibility And Tailored Support

Provide Generic Pathways Instead Of Personalised Guidance

Leave Career Counsellors Without The Tools And Training To Support Diverse Needs

And Keep Employers Unprepared For Inclusive Hiring And Workplace Adaptation

The Result Is A Persistent Gap Between Skills And Opportunities — Not Because Talent Is Missing, But Because The Guidance Systems Are Not Designed For Accessibility.

Our Solution

Our Solution

ARISE Delivers A Practical, Technology-Enhanced Ecosystem That Connects Jobseekers, Counsellors And Employers.

Pedagogical & Methodological Foundation (WP2)

ARISE is built on a pedagogical methodology and evidence-based framework developed through extensive desk research and focus groups.

Pedagogical Foundation
AI-Powered Toolkit

An AI-powered Accessibility & Career Guidance Toolkit

An inclusive toolkit that combines assistive technologies, personalised assessments and AI-driven job matching.

  • speech-to-text and text-to-speech,
  • accessibility-friendly content formats,
  • CV-building and application support,
  • skill-to-job matching based on individual profiles and labour market trends.

Upskilling Career Counsellors and VET Professionals

ARISE strengthens frontline support through a train-the-trainer guidance counsellor programme.

Upskilling

Engaging Employers for Inclusive Hiring

ARISE supports employers with practical know-how and resources to improve inclusive recruitment, onboarding and workplace adaptation.

Expected Results

WP2 – Methodology & OERs

Develop an evidence-based Pedagogical Methodology, user studies and focus groups, and publish Open Educational Resources and a practical manual for AI-powered career guidance.

WP2 – Skills Development

Upskill career counsellors and professionals with structured, practical training in inclusive guidance, employability skills and use of AI-assisted career development.

WP3 – AI-Powered Toolkit

Deliver an accessible AI-powered career guidance platform combining assistive features, personalised assessments and job-matching functionality.

WP4 – Piloting & Validation

Pilot the toolkit and training in partner countries, collect feedback from users, counsellors and employers, and refine the solution for replication.

WP5 – Dissemination & Sustainability

Ensure long-term access to project outcomes through an open platform, dissemination actions and sustainability planning.