Rising You, a social enterprise based in Belgium, has established a successful partnership with TRIS, a leading company specializing in industrial and residential painting. Through this collaboration, Rising You provides TRIS with skilled and certified workers who have refugee backgrounds, helping them integrate into the labor market. This partnership not only meets the growing demand for trained professionals but also promotes social inclusion and the empowerment of marginalized communities.

Rising You

Rising You is committed to providing well-trained and highly motivated employees with refugee backgrounds, specifically for jobs requiring work at heights such as wind turbines and power pylons. The organization offers training programs that prepare migrants, predominantly refugees, for demanding roles. These programs cover language skills, the development of the right mindset, and the acquisition of necessary safety certifications. Through these efforts, Rising You helps individuals integrate into Belgian society and the labor market.

TRIS

Founded in 1989, TRIS specializes in industrial and residential painting, making it a leader in high-quality, specialized paint jobs. With a focus on exceptional craftsmanship, TRIS has become the reference point for specialized painting in Belgium, serving a diverse range of sectors with precision and reliability.

Partnership Overview

The CSR manager of Elia, a financial supporter of Rising You, introduced TRIS to the services offered by Rising You. Rising You has been providing TRIS with trained and certified height professionals since around 2017. These individuals, primarily migrants with refugee backgrounds, undergo comprehensive training in language skills, safety certifications, and technical abilities needed for high-altitude jobs. TRIS benefits from this partnership by receiving a steady supply of skilled workers who are fully prepared for demanding roles. In return, Rising You supports the integration of these individuals into the Belgian labor market.

"We noticed the companies’ need for trained workforce and their need for tailored trainings involving technical skills. It is great that companies value talent and motivation and can see beyond the migrant background of our height-potentials."
Benjamin Gérard, CEO and Founder of Rising You

"About 25% of our staff was hired through Rising You. We need migrants as workers; they are the backbone of our organization."
Tim Dankers, General Manager of TRIS

Impact

The partnership between Rising You and TRIS has had a significant social impact by providing sustainable employment opportunities for migrants. Since the start 17 people trained by Rising You were hired by TRIS.

Results (2017-2023):
Less than 5% drop-out rate in training programs
92% of candidates pass training and certification exams
85% secure sustainable jobs after training