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Supporting young minds: helping students in Cantabria with mental health needs
With the support of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), Cantabria (Spain) has expanded a project aimed at meeting the mental health needs of students.
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Using ESF+ funds to support talent in vocational education
Two practical schools in Gorinchem, Netherlands, are using ESF+ funds to help students develop their talents, gain practical skills, and transition confidently into the workforce and society.
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Enhancing vocational education in Estonia: a new approach
A new programme in Estonia has improved vocational and higher education by introducing practical training and real-world experience for students.
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Building capacity: how overseas training is transforming healthcare in Malta
Malta tackled a shortage of specialist healthcare professionals by sending students to the United Kingdom for advanced training in genetic counselling, optometry, and orthoptics.
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How to make young people discover science
The EXPLORE Science Centre in Hildesheim, Germany, offers courses to young people after school and during holidays, allowing them to experience the excitement of science.
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Revitalising vocational education and training: the Ílhavo School Group
In São Salvador, Portugal, the Ílhavo School Group, is using funds from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) to harmonise its curriculum with the ever-evolving workforce demands.
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Transforming lives and communities: the French 'Territoires Zéro Chômeur de Longue Durée'
The zero long-term unemployment initiative has emerged as a model in combating long-term unemployment in France.
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Renewing skills for a renewable future in Schleswig-Holstein
In the face of climate change, Schleswig-Holstein in Germany is emerging as a leader in green energy. This move towards renewable energy is reshaping the local job market.
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Making studies more affordable for Maltese students
The Further Studies Made Affordable (FSMA) scheme and its successor, FSMA+, have created a financial lifeline for nearly 530 Maltese students over four years.
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Robots and AI as future colleagues
Robo CO.’s main objective is to help students strengthen their understanding of technology, particularly robotics and AI, and to cultivate literacy in these fields.