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It’s never too late to reskill and work abroad: The story of Eddy Bomboko
After a career as a singer and producer, 38-year-old Eddy from Belgium decided to reskill and follow his passion to become a chef. Thanks to EURES Advisers, he not only completed his chef training, but also fulfilled his lifelong dream to work abroad.
15/06/2021
Dreaming big with EURES: The story of Gaëlle Delvaux
After getting her degree in Art History, Gaëlle, 31, decided to follow her passion for healthy cuisine and become a chef. Learn how our EURES Advisers helped Gaëlle to follow her dream and gain international experience in a prestigious Michelin-star restaurant.
09/06/2021
Working abroad during a pandemic: The story of a Belgian chef in Finland
Despite his best efforts, young chef Ahmed, 35, was unable to find a job in his city, Brussels, during the pandemic. So when he was offered to gain professional experience abroad, he did not hesitate. Thanks to EURES Brussels, Ahmed quickly found a job in beautiful Lapland – Finland’s northernmost region.
07/05/2021
Looking for a job abroad during a pandemic? Amandine’s experience shows it is possible
Amandine had always wanted to work abroad. In early 2020, the Belgian jobseeker started a traineeship in Madrid. But soon, the COVID-19 pandemic meant she had to return home. Despite this, Amandine tried again and found a new professional opportunity in Valencia.
26/04/2021
Caring for older people in Germany: Sara and Aitor’s story
Like many EU countries, Germany has long had a shortage of qualified carers for older people. EURES Germany decided to address this with a project combining work and vocational training in the geriatric care sector. Sara and Aitor were two of its participants.
12/04/2021
Five inspiring stories from the Reactivate photo competition
Since its launch in 2016, the Reactivate initiative has helped over 750 people find a job or traineeship in the EU. To put a face to the statistics, the Reactivate team announced a photo competition before the pandemic, inviting people to share their experience with the job mobility scheme.
12/03/2021
Finding employment in Ireland with EURES: The stories of two Finns
Julia Maanawadu, 25, and Tuomas Lahtinen, 18, are two Finns who found an employment opportunity in Ireland before the pandemic, thanks to a collaboration between EURES Finland and EURES Ireland. During their time on the green island, they gained valuable professional skills, unforgettable experiences, and new friendships.
05/03/2021
My EURES story: Pedro Miguel
As part EURES’ 25th birthday celebrations, jobseekers were invited to share their EURES stories in return for the chance to win some great prizes. Over the new few months, we’ll be showcasing the winners and their experiences.
15/01/2021
My EURES story: Edvinas Ulinskas
As part EURES’ 25th birthday celebrations, jobseekers were invited to share their EURES stories in return for the chance to win some great prizes. Over the new few months, we’ll be showcasing the winners and their experiences.
18/12/2020
Alessandria finds a career as a care worker in Germany
Thanks to a joint initiative by EURES and two German employers, several European jobseekers have been offered opportunities to train as special needs care workers in Bavaria. One beneficiary, Alessandria Grossi, tells us her story.
13/11/2020
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