Specialist employment help is inspiring women
For people who have migrated to Sweden from other countries, it can be difficult to find work – often because of educational background, language skills or knowledge of local job markets. These
Women work towards independence and inclusion
With little education or work experience, many women who migrate to Sofielund, in Malmö, Sweden, find it difficult to step onto the career ladder. In fact, not only are they unlikely to work, they are
Engaging the youngsters in quarantine in Emilia-Romagna
The coronavirus crisis has led to major changes in the daily lives of all people, first of all, young people. The Region proposes a project called “IntERvallo 182”: a daily “edutainment programme”, a
One small contract change could get thousands into work
By encouraging local governments to add a new clause into contracts when they purchase goods and services, one ESF-funded project could help thousands of people into work. Social Innovation and Work
‘Lumen’ casts light on Croatia’s gifted children
In Krapina-Zagorje County, Croatia, a project called Lumen is supporting teachers and other educational professionals to learn how to identify gifted children – those pupils with special talents – and
Gifted children are gifted new opportunities
Elementary schools in the Croatian region of Zadar are benefiting from a project which identifies gifted children and educates them in a way that makes the most of their talents. The project, called
Working with nature to increase employment
The Agricultural, Food and Veterinary School of Stanak Ozanic, based in the Croatian county of Zadar, has made free training available via an innovative project called Perma-Horti. As its name
Sharing best practice helps productivity to grow
New ways to share information and knowledge about forest management have caused a leap in efficiency and productivity for the industry, thanks to a project from Finland's Natural Resource Institute
Vauhdittamo: the one stop career shop for over 30s
In Lahti, Finland, around a hundred people a month are taking advantage of a one-stop-shop offering career advice for people aged over 30. Vauhdittamo (”Accelerator”) works with people who want
Streamlined prison services improve employability
Giving offenders the best possible chance of a crime-free life after prison is the goal of Prison Term as a Possibility, a project from Finland's Criminal Sanctions Agency. By encouraging agencies to
