PLACE accelerates and leverages the innovation newcomers bring to Europe
European societies need more and stronger voices with a recent history of migration to bring their perspectives and make their contributions to key economic sectors
We accelerate talent and match it with opportunities for new talent in 4 sectors. Find out what role you can play!
Business
Upskilling for meaningful employment
in a shifting economy
PLACE creates a pipeline that is win-win for both newcomers and the private sector: newcomers master new skills and opportunities to access meaningful work and companies get matched with the diverse talent they seek.
Entrepreneurship
From a choice by default to a self-defined life project, entrepreneurship can be a way to find a place in a new society.
PLACE offers a pathway to start and test entrepreneurial projects which takes newcomers further on their empowerment journey: successfully integrating a business incubator or starting their own business.
Public
Leadership
We need new voices of influence on the complex challenges our societies are facing. We need newcomer voices in the public sphere.
PLACE runs the first of its kind public leadership incubator, to create capacity and room for new voices on key topics and invent new leadership models. We create the conditions for eye-level interactions for emerging leaders, and provide new talent to established leadership networks for new conversations that need to happen.
Media &
the Arts
Our complex societies need new conversations and forms of dialogue that only new voices can catalyze.
PLACE develops bold proposals with diverse voices who speak for themselves, to challenge mainstream views of migration, leadership and other conversations wanting to be born.
By unlocking this new talent and matching it with organisations looking for new players in the areas of business, entrepreneurship, public leadership, and media & arts, we are shifting the perspective of migration from a burden to a unique asset for the development and growth of Europe.
PLACE champions migrant-led innovation: since 2016, we offer transformative and innovative learning experiences to newcomers and host societies, while also giving newcomers space for self-determination to find their version of power.
We do this through designing and running programs and events, from our flagship pop-up innovation labs in European capitals to 9-month fellowships online, from public events to retreats, hackathons, training of trainers, exhibitions and more. Our formats are migrant-led, apply next-generation learning methodologies and ed-tech, and involve groups from 10 to 100 people. They all share one aim: create the link in practice between migration and innovation in the sectors concerned.
Facilitation services
Knowing how to facilitate a group and lead collaboration online and offline, is a form of power. PLACE trains past learners of its programs to be Facilitators for online and offline learning, experiences and events. All PLACE events are migrant-led, and we also facilitate external events.
Interested in facilitation services?
Become a coach or an expert
PLACE monitors all learning outcomes through external experts, who assess the participants’ learning journey. We also provide a personal coach to all our participants, to help them to reach their goals.
Interested in being a PLACE expert or coach?
%
of PLACE program participants are refugees or asylum seekers
%
of learners have gained innovation skills exceeding industry standards for the future of work
learners in PLACE programs since 2017
%
of learners receive training-of-trainers and train on average 30 more people through PLACE
PLACE is working towards 5 Sustainable Development Goals
The place team
8 nationalities, 4 continents and 14 languages… we come from all walks of life, but here are a few points we have in common:
We care above all about people
We are perfectionists, self-motivated and relentless until we get results
We communicate openly and honestly
We need playfulness and challenges
We breathe through feedback
We put results and the team first
We excel at working across locations and cultures
PARTNER WITH US
PLACE gets its strength and impact from the power of community. Our work is heightened by the collaborative efforts of our partners: forward-thinking actors from different sectors and countries, who push the boundaries so new embodiments of power can arise. Together, we’re changing the narrative of migration and transforming it into a vision of innovation. Join us today: work with us to change the game on a sector-level as a strategic partner.
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In Episode 3 of Interculturality 101 by PLACE, we reflect on how diverse traditions enrich the way we connect. Whether through exchanging gifts, sharing meals, or gathering with loved ones, the essence of togetherness is universal.
💬 For many immigrants and refugees, being far from home during these moments can be bittersweet. Yet, it’s through creating new traditions, building chosen families, and sharing joy that love finds its way across borders.
✨ Let’s honor the beauty of interculturality—the blending of traditions, the memories we create, and the joy of coming together despite our differences.
#PLACENetwork #Interculturality #Togetherness #HolidaysAcrossCultures #ChosenFamily #PLACECommunity #DiverseTraditions
We’re conducting research to better understand the barriers young people face in participating in democratic processes.
📝 Take the survey today and be part of a project that connects young people from diverse backgrounds with decision-makers at the local, national, and EU levels.
🔗 Click here to take the survey : https://form.typeform.com/to/DLkIIejW
📅 Who can join?
Young people aged 16-23, especially migrant youth, third-country nationals, and young women.
💡 About ParticipACTION
ParticipACTION empowers youth to actively shape EU policies through workshops, advocacy events, and training sessions. Together, we can build a more inclusive, democratic Europe!
📢 Don’t miss this chance to make your voice heard. Take the survey today and share with friends!
#ParticipACTION #YouthVoice #DemocracyInAction #MigrationMatters #YouthEmpowerment #Inclusion #EuropeForYouth
🗣️ Vous avez entre 16 et 23 ans et souhaitez faire la différence ? ParticipACTION veut VOUS entendre !
Nous menons une enquête pour mieux comprendre les obstacles que rencontrent les jeunes dans leur participation aux processus démocratiques.
📝 Répondez à l’enquête aujourd’hui et participez à un projet qui connecte les jeunes de divers horizons avec des décideurs à l’échelle locale, nationale et européenne.
🔗 Cliquez ici pour partager vos idées : https://form.typeform.com/to/DLkIIejW
📅 Qui peut participer ?
Les jeunes âgés de 16 à 23 ans, en particulier les jeunes migrants, ressortissants de pays tiers et jeunes femmes.
💡 À propos de ParticipACTION
ParticipACTION donne aux jeunes les outils nécessaires pour façonner les politiques de l’UE à travers des ateliers, des événements de plaidoyer et des formations. Ensemble, construisons une Europe plus inclusive et démocratique !
📢 Ne manquez pas cette occasion de faire entendre votre voix. Répondez à l’enquête aujourd’hui et partagez-la avec vos amis !
To our incredible community, your dedication, passion, and support have made this year truly special. Whether it’s through your participation, collaboration, or just cheering us on, you’ve been at the heart of everything we do.
To our partners, thank you for your trust and for believing in our mission. Together, we’ve built something meaningful, and we’re excited for all that’s to come in 2025.
From all of us at PLACE Network, we wish you a season filled with success, love, and everything that brings you joy.
Here’s to a bright and inspiring year ahead—let’s make it unforgettable!
Happy Holidays,
The PLACE Team
📅 When: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025, at 19:00
📍 Where: Le Transformateur (4 rue du Guignier, 75020 Paris)
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating innovation, diversity, and entrepreneurship! 🎉
For this 3rd edition, we’re co-hosting with [La Ruche/PLACE] to showcase the inspiring projects of entrepreneurs from migration backgrounds who are reshaping industries through our programs.
✨ What to Expect:
🌍 Bold ideas transforming sustainability, mental health, climate action, and more.
🤝 Networking with changemakers, innovators, and like-minded leaders.
🍹 Drinks & Celebration in a lively, welcoming atmosphere.
This is your chance to witness the incredible impact of newcomer talent and connect with a community driving positive change.
🎟️ RSVP Now: https://entrepreneurship-fest-2025.eventbrite.fr/
Let’s celebrate the creativity and resilience shaping a brighter future – we can’t wait to see you there! 🌟
#EntrepreneurshipFest2025 #Innovation #DiversityInBusiness #PLACENetwork #LaRuche #InclusiveEntrepreneurship #ParisInnovation
Thamara is a talented young professional from Brazil who has already made incredible strides in her career. She recently completed her Master’s in Marketing et Société at Sciences Po Paris, specializing in CSR and sustainability. She gained valuable experience working with the Schneider Electric Foundation, focusing on global employee volunteering.
Hailing from Cedral, Maranhão, Brazil, Thamara’s journey is one of resilience and determination. At 18, she pursued international relations, volunteering with the Red Cross and launching marketing campaigns for L’Oréal Brazil. Her passion for French culture brought her to France, where she overcame the challenges of migration to thrive academically and professionally.
Joining PLACE was a turning point for Thamara.
Through the Fast Forward program, she’s been building essential skills, connecting with like-minded individuals, and navigating the French job market as a migrant with confidence and hope.
Looking ahead, Thamara dreams of achieving career stability, driving sustainable business practices, and giving back to her community. She also hopes to reunite with her family in Brazil after three years apart.
💬 Thamara says:
“Fast Forward has been a beacon of hope, helping me connect with others and thrive as a migrant in France.”
Let’s celebrate Thamara’s inspiring story and the incredible contributions of migrants around the world. 💪🌍
Thamara is currently looking for new professional opportunities where she can contribute her expertise in marketing, CSR, and sustainability. If you’d like to connect, follow her journey, or explore ways to collaborate, feel free to reach out and join her network. Let’s support her in creating a meaningful impact!
She is available on Linkedin on Thamara Ferreira :
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/thamara-ferreira/
#InternationalMigrantsDay #MigrationStories #PeopleOfPLACE #CareerJourney #PLACECommunity #FastForward #InclusionAndDiversity #SustainableFuture
Did you know? Access to clear, straightforward information on hiring refugees is one of the biggest challenges businesses face when considering refugee recruitment. Many companies seek simplicity and guidance, but often lack understanding of international protection statuses (e.g., refugee, subsidiary protection, or stateless status) and employment regulations.
This lack of clarity can slow progress, but with accessible resources, businesses can confidently embrace the opportunity to recruit talented refugees.
For refugees themselves, accessing information is the second-largest barrier to employment after language skills. Many feel lost and need support to navigate the job market effectively.
📘 Want to learn more?
➡️ Explore the UNHCR @refugees report: https://www.unhcr.org/fr-fr/media/lever-les-freins-pour-une-meilleure-inclusion-socio-economique-des-refugies-un-engagement-0
➡️ Check out @tentorg guidebook for businesses: https://www.tent.org/resources/info-emploi-refugies/
At PLACE, we work to bridge these gaps, equipping both businesses and individuals with the tools to thrive together. Stay tuned this week as we continue celebrating the incredible impact of migrants during International Migrants Week!
#PLACENetwork #InternationalMigrantsWeek #RefugeeEmployment #MigrantInclusion #BreakingBarriers #InclusiveWorkforce #migrantworkers
