Career55+

Changes in working life, such as digitalization, the rise of remote work, and new ways of working, require constant adaptation from employees. At the same time, an aging workforce, retirements, skills shortages, and evolving skills need challenge companies. The increasing retirement age makes it essential to invest in career management, especially to ensure that people aged 55 and over can continue working and participating in the labor market.
The project emphasizes career management as a key solution to labor market matching challenges. It helps extend careers, strengthen motivation, and promote well-being across different life situations, while increasing companies’ ability to support the skills development of people aged 55 and over.
The aim is to develop practical solutions that support the skills development and well-being of people aged 55 and over and improve labor market matching in a changing work environment.

ln this project, career management focuses on supporting the work career and motivation of employees over 55, considering different life situations. The goal of career management is to promote employee well-being and competence in a proactive manner.
The project aims to:
1. Support the strengthening of skills and well-being among people aged 55 and over in working life by developing tools for self-assessment and competence development.
2. Improve labor market matching by identifying skill gaps and developing solutions in collaboration with employers and regional employment actors.
3. Create a digital tool for upskilling to be used by jobseekers, employees, employers, and employment services in planning individualized support.
4. Develop a career management model and guide to help employers support the continued careers and effective use of skills among aging workers.

The project delivers concrete tools and models that benefit both individuals and organizations:
• People aged 55 and over acquire tools to evaluate and strengthen their skills and work ability.
• Employers are provided with tools for sustainable career management and strengthening the retention of a skilled workforce.
• Employment services are better equipped to support matching between jobseekers and available work.

By supporting skills development, well-being and age-aware career management, the project promotes longer careers, helps close skills gaps and strengthens the sustainability of working life.

ESR+ Euroopan sosiaalirahasto 2021-2027

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