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Transforming lives and communities: the French 'Territoires Zéro Chômeur de Longue Durée'
The zero long-term unemployment initiative has emerged as a model in combating long-term unemployment in France.
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Ukrainian women rebuild their lives in Italy with ESF support
Two years on since the Russian military aggression on Ukraine, millions of Ukrainians are getting support to restart their lives in EU countries beyond the immediate border.
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Renewing skills for a renewable future in Schleswig-Holstein
In the face of climate change, Schleswig-Holstein in Germany is emerging as a leader in green energy. This move towards renewable energy is reshaping the local job market.
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Making studies more affordable for Maltese students
The Further Studies Made Affordable (FSMA) scheme and its successor, FSMA+, have created a financial lifeline for nearly 530 Maltese students over four years.
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Robots and AI as future colleagues
Robo CO.’s main objective is to help students strengthen their understanding of technology, particularly robotics and AI, and to cultivate literacy in these fields.
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Pioneering sustainable construction in Southern Zealand and the Islands
In Southern Zealand and its islands, a visionary project is taking shape, harnessing EU funding to address the critical need for sustainable construction in mega infrastructure.
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A business lighthouse driving Denmark's green transition
GESEK, one of eight 'business lighthouses' established by the Danish Business Promotion Board, was created to accelerate the green transition in Denmark.
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‘Brothers’ help prevent violence among young men
The ‘Brothers’ pilot project in the German federal state of Lower Saxony helps prevent violence among young men, including those with a migrant or refugee background.
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Online services help young people in rural areas get access to skills and employment
Finland’s ‘Digillä Duuniin!’ project developed and tested different methods of providing online employment services for young people living in sparsely populated rural areas.
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Day-care centres help older persons meet day-to-day needs
People in the later stages of their lives may find it difficult to take good care of themselves, particularly those with dementia, mobility problems, Parkinson’s disease, mental or emotional problems.