Employment and ICT 2021
In 2021, for the first time, the Zero Project recognized excellence and innovative practices in four categories, namely: (1) civil society, (2) the public sector; (3) the business sector and its push towards inclusive employment; as well as accessible and inclusive technology (ICT). The nominated projects cover a wide variety of topics and solutions, such as inclusive employment strategies of companies, IT- based job platforms, supported employment services, social business and entrepreneurship, models on vocational support in higher education, inclusion consultancy services/trainings focusing on employers, and many more. In this section you will find the 2021 awardees whose innovative work shaped public policies.
FACTS AND FIGURES
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22
Countries
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33
Nominations
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10
Innovative Policies
From
All 2021 Policies

Training for Work for People with Disabilities
National Training and Employment Service (SENCE), from Chile
Providencia Labour Inclusion Programme
Municipality of Providencia, from Chile
The National Training Service (SENA)
The National Training Service (SENA), from Colombia
Guideline for inclusion of people with disabilities
Federal TVET Agency, from Ethiopia
Supported Employment Service
City of Helsinki, from Finland
Individual Transition Plans (ITPs) for Students with Special Needs
Ministry of Education, from Montenegro
Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology (PEAT)
Office of Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Department of Labor (ODEP), from United States
State of Vermont Transition and Post-Secondary Education Initiative
University of Vermont – Center on Disability and Community Inclusion, from United States
NYC: ATWORK
New York City Mayor, from United States