GENERAL INFORMATION ON EQUAL
EQUAL is part of the European Union's strategy for more and better jobs and for ensuring that no-one is denied access to them. Funded by the European Social Fund, EQUAL will test new ways of tackling discrimination and inequality experienced by those in work and those looking for a job. Directed to foster an open labour market through a transnational co-operation, EQUAL wants to fight against each kind of discrimination linked to gender, age, religion, disabilities and education.

PROJECT EXCALIBUR
EXCALIBUR is the project Municipality of Asti developed together other national and European partners within the EQUAL Initiative. Its main goal is to fight against racism and discriminations in general which often prevent immigrants to enter the labour market. The project lasts three years starting from 15 June 2002; in the first year training courses directed to immigrants have been activated. In the next year the project foresees courses directed to citizens and entrepreneurs. After the period of training, working periods in firms will help immigrants to enter the labour market.