EU funding initiatives like the European Social Fund Plus and Erasmus+, along with stakeholder initiatives like Pact of Skills, are transforming lives through reskilling and upskilling. All these efforts prepare people for new opportunities that match their talents and goals. Collaboration with social partners and companies ensures that skills match individual requirements, especially during green and digital transitions. Member states are also working to attract skilled workers and close skill gaps.
Through EU funding, skill development shows its transformative power in helping people to achieve their goals and contribute to a more inclusive society.
If you have any questions regarding your project, you can send an email to EMPL-SHARE-YOUR-SKILLS-STORYec [dot] europa [dot] eu (EMPL-SHARE-YOUR-SKILLS-STORY[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu).
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On the ground (119)
RSSThe unexpected outbreak of war has forced many Ukrainians to flee their country with no clear plan for the future. They have left behind homes and jobs overnight, seeking safety while navigating the challenges of a life in a new country.
- Project locations
- Poland
The Vodafone Foundation combines Vodafone's charitable giving and technology to create long-term, sustainable programmes that help to address the world’s most pressing problems.
- Project locations
- Romania, Greece, Türkiye
The social services sector is undergoing transformative changes, driven by evolving care models, shifting user needs, and the integration of digital tools.
- Project locations
- Belgium
A Belgian creative hub recently teamed up with a vocational school and its students to build an affordable demining robot, destined for Ukraine.
- Project locations
- Belgium
Lola Bais embarked on a transformative vocational education journey in the realm of visual merchandising, which ultimately propelled her into her career today – shaping spaces and crafting visual stories as a Visual Merchandiser for Galeries Lafayette, Paris.
- Project locations
- France
The Video Online Learning and Training project (VOLT) aims to develop training materials for staff and students in vocational education and training (VET) services for persons with disabilities.
- Project locations
- Greece, Belgium, Ireland, Spain, Germany
Garikoitz Mujika’s journey began in 2020 when he enrolled in a degree in mechanical manufacturing with La Salle Berrozpe training centre in Andoain, Spain. His choice led him directly to his dream job as a mechanical designer and manufacturer, and an award at EuroSkills in 2023.
- Project locations
- Spain
In 2018, João enrolled in a training program in Ermesinde, Portugal. This decision led him to his current dream job as an instructor for product designers, and he won a gold medal in the 2022 WorldSkills.
- Project locations
- Portugal
The IT Scouts Project is making IT career dreams come true by providing guidance and targeted support to individuals navigating the training market in Schleswig-Holstein. The project's overarching goal is to enhance the career prospects of young individuals in the IT sector.
- Project locations
- Germany
Working across three institutions, Creative Futures Academy (CFA) has reimagined higher education frameworks to create learner-centred programmes that respond to future skills needs in the creative and cultural sector. Courses include digital technologies, creative writing, music, visual arts, etc.
- Project locations
- Ireland