Good news from around Europe
The European Commission has proposed to mobilise €2.3 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help 550 workers made redundant in the publishing sector in Attica (Greece). The funds will help the workers in their transition to new jobs. Powered by WPeMatico
The report highlights concrete practices, building on the first five years of implementation of the Youth Guarantee to draw out lessons learned and challenges on improving outreach to NEETs. Powered by WPeMatico
Marianne Thyssen, Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility, received Michael O’Leary, CEO of Ryanair to discuss the current dispute at the airline company on the application of labour law and the steps Ryanair is taking. Powered by WPeMatico
The latest Employment and Social Development in Europe (ESDE) Quarterly Review published today confirms that EU labour market figures continue to break records. Powered by WPeMatico
Today, the European Commission proposed to provide Portugal with almost €4.7 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help former workers in the clothing sector and several hundred young people not in employment, education or training (NEETs) find new jobs. Powered by WPeMatico
The European Investment Fund (EIF) and ALTUM, a state-owned development institution of Latvia, have signed a microfinance guarantee agreement under the EU Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI). Powered by WPeMatico
These apprenticeships will combine workplace training and study, allowing people to learn, acquire work experience and earn money at the same time. Powered by WPeMatico
The European Commission proposed to provide the Netherlands with €1.2 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help 450 displaced workers in the financial services sector find new jobs. Powered by WPeMatico
The 2018 edition of the VET Excellence Awards will highlight examples of vocational education and training (VET) excellence in four categories. Powered by WPeMatico
The 2019 edition of the Access City Award is now receiving applications. This year also includes special culture heritage awards. Powered by WPeMatico