meaning of "embarks on schemes"

Hello everyone

I’d like to ask about the meaning of “embarks on schemes” in the following context:

The entry stage follows during which time the overseas employment programme of a sending country embarks on schemes to enable its workers to gain a foothold in the labor economy of the host country. The goal at this stage is to stimulate a market environment that raises the consciousness and awareness of foreign employers of the availability of workers from a particular country by highlighting their qualities, availability and competitiveness.

Does "“embarks on schemes” mean that the overseas employment programme begins according to the schedule?

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embarks on schemes = implements plans
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Thank you very much, Mister Micawber.