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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Looking for a platform that uses artificial intelligence to identify and match people's skills with jobs and education? Welcome to SkillLab. Discover their project in Ukraine: creating a digital ecosystem that connects people, education, and jobs, with skills development as the key driver.
- Project locations
- Ukraine
During the exchange, Natalia built a close relationship with Neringa, improved her English skills, found out how to do business in Lithuania, familiarised herself with Neringa's business model and strategy.
- Project locations
- Lithuania
One of Złotoryja County's key initiatives involves empowering people with disabilities by equipping them with new skills and qualifications that pave the way for employment. Jagoda is one of 376 participants in the project, co-funded by the European Social Fund. Her story shows how upskilling can he
- Project locations
- Poland
Mr Ruiz faced issues to find a job as unskilled worker. Thanks to the regional job centre (RAV), the unemployment insurance fund, the vocational information centre (BIZ) and the VET office, he completed an apprenticeship and became a plumber
- Project locations
- Switzerland
Valentyna and Krzysztof plan to cooperate together in a partnership in the field of research on the state of the entrepreneurial and startup ecosystem in Ukraine and Poland, to develop experience in the field of project management.
- Project locations
- Ukraine, Poland
Women Go Tech is a project fostering female participation in tech, emphasising mentorship and community support to empower women in Central and Eastern Europe, and has helped over 700 women transition into tech careers.
- Project locations
- Lithuania
With the ambition to get closer to the customers, the tourist attraction the frigate Jylland is investing in digitisation. The frigate’s CEO takes the lead but remembers to bring the organisation along.
- Project locations
- Denmark
In the pursuit of advancing adult learning and aligning with EU targets, the Digital Individual Learning Accounts in Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary develops and tests a data system for personalised training funding, specifically targeting soft skills development.
- Project locations
- Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Czechia
Generation Spain, an innovative learning system, aims to equip students with the necessary skills to advance their professional careers while addressing the evolving demands of the job market.
- Project locations
- Spain
The efficiency and effectiveness of public administration play a key role in shaping societies. Recognising this, the European Union emphasises transparency and good governance as essential elements for fostering trust and participation among citizens.
- Project locations
- Italy, Romania, Czechia