On 6 February, the Minister of Labour Muriel Pénicaud signed a framework agreement with the National Federation of Public Works, adult training agency Afpa and French employment agency Pôle Emploi to promote the social and professional insertion of refugees via public works projects in the Paris region.
A first group of 22 refugees (including 4 placed with Eiffage Génie Civil) has been following this programme named Hope (Hébergement orientation parcours vers l’emploi) since 16 August 2017. Their aim is to obtain the professional qualification of formworker.