On the ground

The Global Apprenticeship Network (GAN) is a multi-sectoral alliance that brings together and connects businesses, governments, and international organisations in order to promote work-based learning (WBL).

Soheil Hasini's remarkable story is a compelling example of the power of upskilling and reskilling to align one's capabilities with the changing demands of the European labour market.

Digital transformation is reshaping the workplace landscape, emphasising the importance of digital learning in dual training. To equip trainees with the necessary skills for this digitised world, a collaboration between vocational schools and training enterprises is crucial.

On Teachers' Day, 5 October 2023, the European Training Foundation (ETF) and Joint Research Centre of the European Commission (JRC) unveiled Scaffold, an innovative card deck that will elevate educators’ lesson planning to new heights.

At the National Institute of Chemistry in Ljubljana, an international team of researchers strives for excellence in strategically important STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields. International mobility programmes funded by the EU allow researchers to broaden their networks.

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.

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.

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.

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.