REOPEN

REOPEN aims to bridge the gap between education and the skills young people (YP) need to enter the labour market competitively. The project reconnects HEIs and SMEs through business support organisations, offering training for YP from remote areas and fairly compensated short-term (1–2 month) internships in Latvia, Estonia, and Finland. Internships are matched to both YP skills and SME needs, strengthening cross-border cooperation and creating new job opportunities. The project also builds lasting collaboration between HEIs and SMEs, helping universities respond more flexibly to changing labour market demands. A cross-sector, international network will be expanded, and evidence-based recommendations will be developed for policymakers to improve long-term support systems for young people entering the workforce.