About this Event
Mariasteen (www.mariasteen.be) is a Belgian social enterprise that provides employment opportunities to workers who face barriers in the mainstream workforce due to psychosocial or physical reasons.
Mariasteen creates an inclusive work environment in which every employee can make the most of his or her talents.
With adapted workstations, personalized guidance, and a focus on well-being and safety, the social enterprise fosters the development of everyone’s potential.
Thanks to its social commitment and operational expertise, Mariasteen is a reliable industrial partner that delivers high-quality products and services, on time and at a competitive price.
- Short online presentation:https://www.beautiful.ai/player/-OwRwCxfe-6_BjtXdKkQ
- Video “Mariasteen – One Stop Shop”:https://youtu.be/FZ7en1C2vNM?si=nBw3BU3yAWACh98L
During the company visit, a partner named ODAS (www.odas.be) will also introduce itself.
ODAS is a social enterprise with locations in Bruges
ODAS is a place where people are given opportunities, grow, and help shape a warm and sustainable story.
As a supported employment organization, we create meaningful jobs for people who face barriers to the labor market.
In a safe, respectful environment, our employees put their talents to work every day on real projects for real clients.
There is also a creative collaboration between the two companies that resulted in an exhibition, which can be viewed during the company tour: Ride The Difference.
“Ride the Difference”is the creative collaboration betweenODASandMariasteen.
https://www.odas.be/ride-the-difference
With “Ride the Difference,” we aim to change perceptions about supported employment companies and our employees.
How? Through art. Art as a lever to showcase the power of supported employment companies to the outside world.
Over the coming months, 12 Belgian artists will work closely with ODAS and Mariasteen, with the ultimate goal of holding an auction of the artworks to benefit Parcourage.
Program:
- 6:30 p.m.: Reception
- 7:00 PM: Welcome remarks – Metal Business Club (Chapter)
- 7:10 p.m.: Introduction to Mariasteen –speaker Jürgen Elias
- 7:45 p.m.: Ride The Difference by ODAS –speaker Erato Heirman
- 8:00 PM: Guided tour of the Metal & Assembly production facility
- 9:00 PM: Networking session (snacks, drinks, and music) – non-alcoholic (Mariasteen policy)
