“We noticed a significant improvement of our TEAM […] and also had great feedback from our customers. Some of them asked about the project and said they will surely come back. […] Any time we shared something about job inclusion on Social Media, the interaction was huge!”

(Axis Hotels’ Manager)

THE VALUEABLE NETWORK

Valueable is the European network of socially responsible companies in the hospitality sector. Active since 2014 through the Erasmus+ Program of the European Commission, it now operates in 8 European countries: Italy, Spain, Ireland, Portugal, Germany, Hungary, Croatia, and Turkey. And it keeps growing!

Our main goal?

Promoting the labour inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities through internships and targeted job placements in the hospitality sector. Member companies can earn the internationally recognised label Valueable – Handing Opportunities awarded in three levels (bronze, silver, gold) based on their commitment to inclusion.

A network that make a difference.

More than 250 companies  have already joined, providing nearly 500 job opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.

The language of hospitality knows no boundaries!

What does it take to bring Valueable somewhere? At least:

  1. one person with intellectual disability who is: motivated to work, aware of his or her adult status and with independent living skills
  2. one training/job placement agency experienced (or willing to be trained) in supporting employment for people with intellectual disabilities
  3. one hospitality business, with managers and staff ready (or willing to prepare) to welcome a worker with an intellectual disability in their workforce as an intern or employee.

If you are a training agency or a business company, there is a place for you in Valueable network.

Join us today!

LEARN MORE

VALUEABLE TOOLS

Online training courses

Various courses tailored to different target groups, including people with intellectual disabilities preparing for work, training agency professionals, and managers and staff of hospitality companies.

Videos for Valueable workmates

They are designed for employers and employees, offering examples of appropriate interactions and behaviors between people with intellectual disabilities and their co-workers.

On my own app

An application designed for people with intellectual disabilities in training or at work. It illustrates tasks and offers tools and resources to support them in the workplace.

THE VALUEABLE TRADEMARK

Valueablehanding opportunities is the international certification registered in 2018 with the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office).

It is awarded to Valueable members – companies that are part of the European network of socially responsible hospitality businesses, including hotels, B&Bs, restaurants, fast-food chains, and cafés. These companies:
  ✔ comply with national regulations
  ✔ promote professional growth for people with intellectual disabilities
  ✔ offer internships and/or job opportunities in accordance with the Valueable Code of Conduct.

The certification is awarded in three levels: bronze, silver, and gold, based on the hospitality company’s commitment to inclusive practices and their efforts to create opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.

BRONZE

The bronze version certifies specific conditions and actions aimed to include without any discrimination and the provision of internships to people with intellectual disabilities.

Fill in the form to sign up to being a Valueable BRONZE level hospitality company.

Please, select your country:

CROATIA – bronze form

GERMANY – bronze form 

HUNGARY – bronze form

IRELAND – bronze form

ITALY – bronze form 

PORTUGAL – bronze form

SPAIN – bronze form 

TURKEY – bronze form 

SILVER

The silver version requires a further engagement: fixed term contract (minimum 3 months) or permanent job for at least one worker with intellectual disability.

Fill in the form to sign up to being a Valueable SILVER level hospitality company.

Please, select your country:

CROATIA – silver form 

GERMANY – silver form 

HUNGARY – silver form 

IRELAND – silver form 

ITALY – silver form 

PORTUGAL – silver form 

SPAIN – silver form

TURKEY – silver form

GOLD

The golden version is granted to those employers who hire at least one worker with an intellectual disability and act as ambassadors of the Valueable trademark.

Fill in the form to sign up to being a Valueable GOLDEN level hospitality company.

Please, select your country:

CROATIA – gold form 

GERMANY – gold form

HUNGARY – gold form 

IRELAND – gold form 

ITALY – gold form 

PORTUGAL – gold form 

SPAIN – gold form 

TURKEY – gold form 

GET THE DETAILS

VALUEABLE GALLERY