The EQAVET Network met on 9 and 10 June in Paris, France, for the 2022 edition of the Annual Network Meeting to discuss the implementation of the EQAVET framework and EU policy updates, including on micro-credential and skills for a green transition, as well as updates from the on-going work from EQAVET National Reference points. Click ‘Main URL’ to read more about the Annual Network Meeting.
The European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) is the main funding instrument to support the Member States for implementing the new EU-wide rules to improve work-life balance for parents and carers, which apply as of 2 August 2022 with the entry into force of the EU Work-Life Balance Directive.
The European Commission adopted its Partnership Agreement with the Netherlands, laying down the country's Cohesion Policy investment strategy worth €2 billion for the period 2021-2027. The funds aim, among others, at improving social inclusion and developing skills of people having difficulties integrating into the labour market.
In its latest episode, Euronews Real Economy takes a look at the difficulties Ukrainians may face trying to find a job and asks: what does this influx of refugees mean for Europe’s workforce and economy?
The Postis Association, supported by the European Social Fund (ESF), helps those that have left penal institutions and remand centres to re-build their life outside these facilities. It focuses on finding work for young former prisoners to help young people find their feet and prepare them for their future.
Nicolas Schmit, EU Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, who is in Bulgaria for the opening of the 10th European Forum on Social Entrepreneurship, visited two projects in Plovdiv that provide vital services to vulnerable communities. These projects emphasise the capacity of European Social Fund (ESF) funding to help communities face a wide array of social challenges.
Members of the EQAVET Network took part in the second EQAVET Peer Review organised by the Czech Republic on ‘linking initial and continuing vocational education and training and its quality assurance mechanisms.’
Social innovation projects aim to provide innovative solutions to today’s societal challenges. The European Social Fund+ (ESF+) provides the right instruments to develop these solutions in the areas of employment, education, skills, and social inclusion. To help Member States and stakeholders support and develop social innovation under the ESF+, the Commission has just published two complementary guides.
A practical guide for project promoters on social experimentation provides a solid understanding of social experimentation and practical advice for project development. Shaped by lessons
Elisa Ferreira, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reform, took part at the launch event of Cohesion Policy funds' in Lithuania. The launch event was the occasion to celebrate the work of EU-funded projects in the surrounding municipalities of Vilnius and in Kaunas, which were visited by the Commissioner.
EU employment and social affairs ministers adopted four Council Recommendations to drive a fair and inclusive green and digital transition at yesterday’s Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO).
Elisa Ferreira, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reform, took part at the launch event of Cohesion Policy funds' in Lithuania. The launch event was the occasion to celebrate the work of EU-funded projects in the surrounding municipalities of Vilnius and in Kaunas, which were visited by the Commissioner.
Elisa Ferreira, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reform, took part at the launch event of Cohesion Policy funds' in Lithuania. The launch event was the occasion to celebrate the work of EU-funded projects in the surrounding municipalities of Vilnius and in Kaunas, which were visited by the Commissioner.
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