Description
The movement of people from one geographical location to another, and the commensurate impact on social, cultural, political and economical aspects.
Alternative labels
internal migration
international migration
human migration
movement of people from one location to another
migration paradigms
movement of people from one geographical location to another
movement of people
permanent movement of people from one geographical location to another
principles of migration
migration principles
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Migration is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Migrant social worker: Migrant social workers provide advice to migrants in order to guide them through the necessary steps of integration, namely living and working in a foreign country. They explain eligibility criteria, rights, and duties. They help migrants in the development and maintenance of their information as clients for further referral to day care, social services and employment programs. Migrant support workers collaborate with employers and inform them of the available migrant services, advocating for migrant clients.
Optional knowledge
Migration is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Social worker: Social workers are practice-based professionals who promote social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. They interact with individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities in order to provide various forms of therapy and counselling, group work, and community work. Social workers guide people to use services to claim benefits, access community resources, find jobs and training, obtain legal advice or deal with other local authority departments.
References
- Migration – ESCO
