Sick days are often unavoidable, but being confronted by a mountain of missed work when you return to the office is never a good feeling. Thanks to funding from the ESF, a Finnish project is working

Lolita Korjapina has a visual impairment. Like many people with a disability living in Latvia, she has struggled with social isolation. Now, Lolita is employed by SIA ‘Sonido’, a social enterprise

Team sports contribute to youth development, empowerment, confidence, and social connection. Teaching children the benefits of physical activity and promoting an active lifestyle can also act as a

When looking for work opportunities, young Spaniards are often told they do not have the right knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary for the job. At the same time, companies need candidates with

Over the past several years, Isvanas has become a key part of the Lithuanian Roma community. He became a chef by taking part in the ‘Let’s work with Roma’ project and went on to open his very own

Niels Groeneweg is the father of four sons. Two have autism. They can require a lot of attention, and at one point Niels found himself struggling to balance his work with the needs of his family. As a

Sofie grew up in Copenhagen and dreamed of being a hairdresser, but her childhood was full of challenges. She was raised in residential care and had limited contact with her family. Caregivers

The COVID-19 pandemic made conditions for apprentices tougher than usual, especially when it comes to finances. Εmergency measures were implemented in Greece to limit the spread of the virus. Schools

Young jobseekers often face a big barrier to finding their dream job: a lack of experience. ‘ Most employers are mainly looking for people with experience in the labour market,’ explains Lucie

When Mihai arrived in Hamburg from Romania, he struggled to find a home. He didn’t speak German, and found it difficult to get work and access social support as a result. This is often the situation