METROPOLISNET IS SEEKING
NEW PARTNERSHIPS TO
ENHANCE ITS NETWORK.
The European Metropolis Employment Network,
MetropolisNet, is a unique network of
different types of organisations developing
and implementing local strategies for
employment and social inclusion in European cities.
The members of MetropolisNet are located in
Berlin, Dublin, Marsailles, London, Rome,
Tampere, Larissa and Vienna. Among others
the aims of MetropolisNet are promoting
employment and social cohesion in large cities
and urban areas as well as exchanging
information, experience and know-how
between the partner organisations. The
partnership is a forum for sharing information
and good practice on re-integrating
disadvantaged groups in the labour market.
WHY JOIN METNET?
TRANSNATIONAL
COOPERATION
Diverse organisations bringing together
a variety of experiences, wide
geographic coverage, and broad areas
of work.
KNOWLEDGE
EXCHANGE
Learn from European colleagues, share
experience and benefit from a transfer
of expertise.
STAFF UPSKILLING
Adopt best practices, enrich staff
expertise, and implement new
methodologies into your day-to-day
work.
UPSCALING
Launchpad for EU-level and international
projects, a platform to increase impact
and gain a wider reach.
INNOVATION
A unique opportunity to test new
approaches, focus on modern solutions
and digital content and pursue macrolevel
ideas and discourse.
EU POLICY
Influence the future of EU policy and
practice through socially and politically
focused projects and promoting best
practices.
ACQUISITION
Support and coordination in writing
project applications through
MetropolisNet’s Berlin office.
COMMUNITY
A network grounded in European
friendship and cooperation and a
community spirit built on positive,
trusting, and long-lasting relationships.
BECOMING A
MEMBER
CRITERIA:
- Identify with our mission, vision and values
- Focus on labour market and social inclusion in large cities and urban areas
- Interest and readiness to develop and work together on projects
- Openness to build a trustful relationship with all MetropolisNet members
STEPS TO BECOME A MEMBER:
- Run a project with MetropolisNet or with one ofMetropolisNet’s members
- If your organisation is interested, we organise an online meeting or your participation in a network meeting to get to know each other
- Plan effort and resources as active network members
- Mutual decision on MetropolisNet membership
HEAR FROM OUR MEMBERS
CIOFS/FP (FULL MEMBER) – ROME
“MetropolisNet is a unique network in which very different organisations, in their geographic coverage, areas of work and ways to work have decided to realise a permanent platform of exchange and knowledge. As MetropolisNet, we have become experts of what policy-making, European cooperation, the courage of inventing new ways and new paths can mean.”
RINOVA LTD – LONDON
“We have always learned so much from our European colleagues and we have always believed in the importance of sharing our own experience with them. Therefore, our membership of MetropolisNet provides us with a unique network to do so and has been a critical component of how we meet our purpose. MetropolisNet’s focus on urban development and the challenges that face large cities has always been of particular relevance to our work in London.”
GSUB – BERLIN
“We are involved since 1998 and are one of the founders. This long-lasting network enriched our knowledge about Europe, its cities and its regions in the context of our core activities. In all our years of transferring projects and strategies, we profited from the many ideas of our partners. Though it has also been financially successful, most important to us is the trust and strong relationships between the members. MetropolisNet stands for real European thinking and acting!”
EUROCIRCLE – MARSEILLE
“MetropolisNet brings together different European organisations and is a launch pad to bigger projects. It’s a network of relevant and reliable partners: a good starting point to upscale our projects to be more impactful on our local societies! It is always a pleasure to meet, work and share unforgettable moments with our friends all over Europe.”
EMPLOYMENT AND GROWTH UNIT – TAMPERE
“The city of Tampere has been part of MetropolisNet for over ten years. Our involvement has been very productive and it has given us a chance to participate in different kinds of projects in the fields of employment, migrant integration and social inclusion. Learning from others as well as to share our know-how with other partners are the key elements that has made this network successful. Finding partners for our project ideas is made easier and the commitment to project goals has been very high among the members.”
BALLYMUN JOB CENTRE – DUBLIN
“Our membership in MetropolisNet enables us to build partnerships with other strong and committed organisations who share our values. There is a high degree of transfer of learning from the projects and many positive relationships have been developed and sustained through our involvement on MetropolisNet projects and with our associated member organisations in MetropolisNet. Our involvement in MetropolisNet provides the BJC with the opportunity to test out new approaches and to be innovative in collaboration with our partner organisations.
These can play a part in addressing the economic and social challenges facing the citizens of Europe. The MetropolisNet members will continue to advocate and promote the lessons we have gained from our consortium with the intension of influencing the direction of EU policy and practice.”