Make It Work shows how Europeans are gaining skills, tackling social challenges, and shaping their futures thanks to EU supported employment initiatives.

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EU-funded cooperative gives vulnerable people a new chance

In partnership with the European Commission

In the southern Polish town of Bielawa, a social economy initiative is providing vocational pathways for men facing chronic homelessness and addiction.

29 April 2026

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EU initiative boosts Austria’s push for gender equality at work

In partnership with the European Commission

An EU-funded initiative is helping Austrian manufacturers rethink workplace culture, with new training, coaching and equality measures showing how industry can close gender gaps from the shop floor up.

21 January 2026

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How Greece’s local health units are expanding access to healthcare for vulnerable citizens

In partnership with the European Commission

A new model of community-level care in Greece is helping bridge long-standing gaps in healthcare access.

7 January 2026

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EU-backed housing initiative helps Brno residents find stability

In partnership with the European Commission

A Housing First EU initiative in Brno is helping people move off the streets and rebuild their lives through secure housing and social support.

10 December 2025

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EU initiatives get creative to help cross-border workers find jobs

In partnership with the European Commission

How is sport connecting job seekers and recruiters across EU borders? New initiatives are looking beyond résumés to help cross-border workers find jobs.

29 October 2025

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EU-backed Danish school tackles skills gap in green construction

In partnership with the European Commission

In Denmark, vocational students are training as craftspeople, helping to fill Europe’s skills gap in the green transition.

24 September 2025

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Spain’s aerospace schools aim to power Europe’s industrial future

In partnership with the European Commission

In Andalusia, Spain, a state-of-the-art vocational training centre is giving students hands-on skills for the aerospace sector—part of a broader EU effort to close skill gaps across industries.

14 July 2025