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.
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Meet Sarah, a compassionate soul from Germany, who embarked on an inspiring journey. She chose the path of an apprenticeship as a carpenter, not just to master her craft, but to craft a brighter future for those in need. Watch her heartwarming story of building tiny homes for the homeless people.
- Project locations
- Germany
Aida lives in the city of Elbasan, and works as a biology teacher at Jeronim De Rada school. She has long known that change is needed in the education system, and the old method 'to simply transfer information and require students to memorize it' is no longer appropriate in this modern world.
- Project locations
- Albania
In a rapidly changing world where people are dreaming of new careers, the Wallonie Aerotraining Network in Charleroi, Belgium is making those dreams come true. This is a story about how learning to work with aeroplanes and the support of the European Union can change people's lives.
- Project locations
- Belgium
Evaggelos, who has cerebral palsy, is among three thousand 18–29-year-olds with disabilities or chronic diseases who wish to benefit from the ‘Special Employment Integration’ project. The project provides subsidised career advice, theoretical training, traineeships and skills certification.
- Project locations
- Greece
The LCAMP project, selected under Erasmus+, aims to enhance Vocational Education and Training in advanced manufacturing, while addressing skill gaps in the digital and green transitions.
- Project locations
- Germany, Netherlands, France, Türkiye, Belgium, Sweden, United Kingdom, Slovenia, Spain, Malta, Canada
The ECoVEM project brings together Vocational Education and Training (VET) centres, polytechnics, industrial associations, social partners to tackle the challenges of digitalisation, artificial intelligence, green technologies, as well as gender equality and integration of migrants.
- Project locations
- Germany, Bulgaria, Italy, France, Spain, Cyprus, Belgium, Norway
Following the Russian military aggression against Ukraine in 2022, the world saw an unprecedented wave of Ukrainian refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) seeking safety and shelter. Addressing the need for their integration and empowerment, the "Refugee Skilling and Support" project.
- Project locations
- Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, Slovakia
The Interreg Aurora has a unique feature, the Programme is integrated with Sápmi and the indigenous Sami people. The Sami are the only officially recognized indigenous people in the European Union (EU). On Interreg Cooperation day, Interreg Aurora wants to highlight àrbediehtu.
- Project locations
- Finland, Norway, Sweden
Meet Jorge Miguel, a 45-year-old from Porto, who transitioned from sports management to systems engineering, thanks to the "UPskill - Digital Skills and Jobs" project, a collaboration between the Portuguese Public Employments Service (PES) and partners. Interested? Apply for the 3rd edition!
- Project locations
- Portugal
Meet Arturo, Athina, Iliana, and Benjamin, who found a new sense of purpose and independence thanks to the Jump to Job project, funded by Erasmus+.
- Project locations
- Belgium, Slovenia, Norway, Spain, Greece