HOST
This project will focus on the development of training material and tools for Human Resources and Development specialists and Managers in Hospitality. It will develop VET-based training methodologies and tools that will allow them to train staff with ASD in order to increase their skills, knowledge and competencies. The toolkit for the training of the ASD staff will include a board game based on real-life scenarios that will allow ASD staff to prepare and overcome challenges at work, but also create an engaging environment between colleagues. Other benefits the board game has to offer are the acquisition of technical and theoretical knowledge, the development of soft and job-specific skills, practice communication, problem-solving, working in teams, decision-making and other interpersonal skills required. It is a great opportunity not only to support people with ASD to earn some respectful and “higher-level” work positions, and eliminate the gap between non-ASD and ASD groups but also to attract workers that can trust reliable management material, achieving a higher employment level in Europe.
OBJECTIVES
1. The main objective of this project is to equip Hospitality Human Resource and Development Departments and Management with education and tools in order to enhance the training and support of staff with ASD, increasing theircompetitiveness, value, efficiency and general well-being in and out of the workspace.
This can be achieved through theproject’s results as VET course, specifically tailored to this purpose. The methods that will be used to form the deliverablesare targeting the needs of ASD staff and how to guide HR managers to apply appropriate trainings, but also to offer alearning solution for training Hospitality HR staff in empowering, developing and refining the qualities of staff with autism.
2. To enhance the role of VET in the career development of staff with autism. VET courses as previously mentioned play aleading role in the achievement of such projects as the training is a hands-on practice making it more realistic and practical,as well as tailored to satisfy specific learning needs according to the characteristics of the target group.
3. To reduce the employment gap between staff with disabilities and staff without disabilities by increasing employment opportunities and the development of skills for people with autism. All employees regardless of their disabilities should have equal opportunities and be treated equally in a working environment. The exclusion of people with autism in the workplace should be eliminated. Furthermore, this will be a step forward for Europe showing support by embracing this topic and attracting workers with autism to take up job positions within European Hospitality.
4. To increase the productivity of the Hospitality employees with autism. The project results will act as a guidance and motivational tool encouraging employees with autism to take on higher roles in the Hospitality industry. With this, it will also enhance the quality of life in the workspace, and the job retention rate of staff with autism. Furthermore, in the context of Vocational Education Innovation, the consortium will develop a digital board game which will showcase the effectiveness of VET in terms of flexibility with the use of tools, as well as practical learning in parallel with team-building.
RESULTS
- Development of the HOST Board Game for Hospitality Staff with Autism.
- HOST VET Methodology Development.
- HOST VET Course for Hospitality Management and HR Experts.
PARTNERS
