The French government will continue to provide hiring aids for apprentices in 2025, albeit at reduced levels—5,000 euros for small and medium enterprises and 2,000 euros for larger companies. Aurélien Cadiou, president of the National Association of Apprentices in France,…
George Auxtias, a New Democracy MEP, is calling for immediate intervention from the European Commission to provide significant support for Western Macedonia’s economy. He highlighted the region’s difficulties in creating new mid-scale businesses, job retention for youth, and attracting innovative…
The application deadline for a youth employment program in Greece is set for December 6, with 88% of available positions already filled. The initiative aims to prepare 25,000 unemployed youths aged 18-29 for the job market. Companies applying must meet…
As of December 6, applications for participation in the Youth Employment Program, aimed at providing professional experience to 25,000 unemployed youths, will close. The program, initiated by the Greek Public Employment Service (DYPA) in June, has already filled 88% of…
As of December 6, businesses can no longer submit applications to participate in Greece’s youth employment program, which aims to provide professional experience for 25,000 unemployed individuals aged 18-29. With 21,000 positions already filled, the initiative, launched in June, has…
As Germany faces a skilled labor shortage, carpentry remains an attractive career choice for young people. Ingwin Bernburg, a recent graduate, finds joy in crafting sustainable wood furniture. Currently, there are about 17,800 apprentices in the field, making up 5.2%…
The National Future Day aims to inspire teens to explore gender non-conforming professions under the theme ‘Seitenwechsel’. Lars Hering, head of career counseling in Basel, highlights the importance of career guidance as students discover popular and emerging careers, from traditional…
A recent report by Apprentis d’Auteuil reveals that 76% of young adults in France have declined job or training opportunities due to mobility issues. Key factors include lack of accessible transport (61%), personal transportation (56%), and high travel costs (54%)….
During a ceremony at the Quirinale, Italian President Sergio Mattarella welcomed 25 new knights and 25 new apprentices, urging youth to embrace their future amid an imbalanced labor market. He highlighted that young Italians face a 13% employment gap compared…
