A fast track to employment for migrants and refugees
Migrant workers are often at a major disadvantage when looking for employment, having to contend with social exclusion, as well as linguistic and cultural barriers. With support from the EU Programme
Founder’s lab supports innovative and sustainable business ideas
The Adlershof Founder’s Lab in Berlin helps founders’ teams to develop their business ideas to market readiness. The project supports technology and knowledge-based, innovative, and sustainable
Farming students reap the rewards of collaboration
Young people who want to go into farming sometimes lack opportunities to gain a diploma, or to network and learn with others. On the island of Réunion, they were able to do both – thanks to a project
ESF project helps young Slovenians meet the challenge of landing their first job
‘I embarked on a job search with lots of optimism and excitement right after I graduated both in law and marketing. I was certain this would increase my chances of getting a job and that I would soon
Helping Romania’s vulnerable through tough times
A Romanian project has introduced support measures and services to combat poverty, helping vulnerable individuals across the country to manage the cost-of-living. With funding from the European Social
A pathway to employment for mentally vulnerable people in Finland
People affected by mental ill-health are at higher risk of falling into unemployment, which in turn can have profoundly negative effects on mental wellbeing. With funding from the European Social Fund
High school students get on the career ladder
Lacking experience, high school graduates often struggle to find a job. With support from the European Social Fund (ESF), a Bulgarian project is giving students a leg up in their future transition to
From fear to fulfilment: how Elias returned to work after injury
Elias used to work as a painter, but a terrible accident changed everything. ‘After falling from a window I had serious injuries to my pelvis and right arm and wrist. I also had a brain haemorrhage
Strengthening digital skills among Danish SMEs
The pandemic has had a significant impact on Danish tourism. After confinement ended and restrictions eased, visitors returned – but in far fewer numbers, and with new habits, needs and expectations
Regional Integration Accelerators
In many EU Member States, refugees and asylum seekers must navigate a maze of different services to receive language training or skills and employment advice, or have their qualifications recognised
