The arcenciel employment program aims to promote the professional integration of all - notably disabled people - through counseling, training and recruitment. Through its training and placement offices, arcenciel pleads for the respect of the right to work based on the recognition of competencies without any discrimination.
Due to lack of information or awareness, people with disabilities are often on the margins of the Lebanese labor market, although they can be a real added value for companies by providing an innovative approach. Studies show that employees with disabilities are often more productive and loyal than their counterparts, which reduces the turn-over of employees and spares employers the cost of hiring and training.
Moreover, the employment of disabled people improves staff morale, customer loyalty and brand reputation. It is a win-win strategy not only from a humanitarian point of view, but also as an integral part of a company’s social responsibility, which can benefit the organization, staff and the community as a whole.
Moreover, the employment of disabled people improves staff morale, customer loyalty and brand reputation. It is a win-win strategy not only from a humanitarian point of view, but also as an integral part of a company’s social responsibility, which can benefit the organization, staff and the community as a whole.
arcenciel tries as much as possible to participate in the development of a more inclusive environment in Lebanon, hoping to reach the 3% quota for disabled persons required in each Lebanese company, according to the law 220/2000.
Project Get
Since 2012, arcenciel and the European Institute for Cooperation and Development (EICD) are partners in the project GET (Guidance, Employment and Training). This project aims to promote the employment of all those in need throughout Lebanese companies.
Disability awareness
arcenciel, CRS, EDAN and the human rights center at the Beirut Arab University have joined efforts to organize and implement the Disability Awareness Day, under the theme “Don’t Dis my Ability” on March 22nd 2012 .
Training sessions
Since February 2012, arcenciel launched a training program in frame of the LEAP project in partnership with the American Language Learning Center (ALLC).
Solidarity between NDU and arcenciel
NDU graduate students prepared a training session for people with disabilities, within arcenciel's network, in order to enter the Lebanese workforce. The traning focused on the skills needed, the attitude to land a job and the correct way to prepare a CV.