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Closing networking event – Active Seniors Project
As part of the Active Seniors Project, co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme, a friendly networking event was held on Wednesday, 1 July, at the premises of Alpes Secrétariat in Annemasse, France. Organised around a cocktail reception, the event brought together a range of stakeholders committed to promoting employment opportunities and supporting people aged 50 and over. It provided an opportunity for participants to meet, exchange ideas, and strength
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Jul 82 min read


The French training sessions of the Active Seniors Project have now been completed: a key milestone has been reached!
The Active Seniors Project, co-funded by the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme, continues to move forward with another important milestone reached. Over the past few months, the French team has delivered all the training modules planned within the framework of the project. Offered both in person in Annemasse and online in order to enable as many people as possible to take part, these training sessions brought together more than 20 participants from diverse backgrounds, all
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Jul 83 min read


Employment for seniors: experience should never become a handicap
Starting from the age of 50, thousands of experienced professionals describe the same pattern: the phone calls stop, applications go unanswered, interviews no longer come. As if, suddenly, years of skills, expertise, and commitment had become invisible. In France, the issue of senior employment has returned forcefully to public debate. While people are being asked to work longer, many workers denounce a paradoxical reality: the older they get, the more access to employment se
alpes secretariat
May 284 min read


The “Seniors Actifs” Project Meeting in Bagheria
The organization LLL4Eu welcomed in Bagheria the French delegation from Annemasse, composed of Vanessa, Christophe, Anne, and François. The meeting, held as scheduled at the Aurora Study Center (the training venue), was part of the activities planned within the framework of the Seniors Actifs project. The meeting was structured into several distinct phases: The first part was entirely dedicated to the work of the project team, including a thorough review of the activities car
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May 271 min read


Active Seniors Project: Progress Update Following the April 29 Meeting
The partners of the Active Seniors project met online on April 29 to review the progress of the ongoing activities and prepare the next steps of the project. This meeting gave the French and Italian partners the opportunity to look back on the actions already completed, identify the tasks still pending, and coordinate the organisation of the upcoming mobilities and training activities. Concrete progress on project activities Since the previous meeting, several important miles
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May 62 min read


Launch of the Training Program in France – Active Seniors Project
The training program of the Active Seniors Project, an Erasmus+ project co-funded by the European Union, officially began in France with two initial days rich in exchanges and learning, held on April 9 and 10 in Annemasse at the premises of Alpes Secrétariat . These sessions marked an important milestone for the project, bringing together motivated participants both in person and remotely, thanks to the implementation of appropriate arrangements enabling everyone to follow th
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Apr 142 min read


Active Seniors Project: Progress Update Following the March 18 Meeting
The Active Seniors Project continues to move forward with a new phase of work marked by concrete progress and the ongoing commitment of its partners. The March 18 meeting provided an opportunity to review the progress made and to clarify priorities for the next steps. What has been achieved since the last meeting Over the past few weeks, several key milestones have been reached, demonstrating the active involvement of all partners in implementing the project: A consolidated
alpes secretariat
Apr 22 min read


Active Seniors Project – Where does the project stand after the February meeting?
As part of the Erasmus+ Active Seniors project (KA210-ADU-6515DB4E), the partners met on February 25 for their monthly online meeting to review the progress of activities and plan the next steps. Progress of the educational work The training modules continue to be finalized in line with the initial schedule. Modules 1 and 2, prepared in Italian, have been completed. Similarly, modules 3 and 4 have been translated by the French partner. The lesson plans for all modules have b
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Mar 182 min read


Valuing Experience After 50: Highlighting the Initiative Les Increvables
In a context where professional transitions are becoming increasingly common, people over the age of 50 face specific challenges in the job market. Yet their experience, skills, and adaptability represent a real asset for both society and businesses. It is within this perspective that Active Seniors Project , a European Erasmus+ project co-funded by the European Union, aims to highlight initiatives that support professional paths after the age of 50. Among them is Les Increv
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Mar 112 min read


Employment of seniors in France: what’s new to know in 2026
New measures for senior employment in 2026: recruitment, training, and job retention to recognize professional experience.
alpes secretariat
Feb 91 min read


Active Seniors Project – Where does the project stand in January?
On Tuesday, January 20, the partners of the Active Seniors project met online for a follow-up meeting. This meeting provided an opportunity to review ongoing activities, assess progress to date, and clarify the project’s next key steps. This monthly meeting brought together all partners to discuss several key points: monitoring previously launched tasks, progress on Activity 2 dedicated to the development of training modules , the participant recruitment strategy, and communi
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Jan 232 min read


Senior Employment: A Look Back at Our Participation in the Job Fair on January 20, 2026
Through the FRANCE TRAVAIL organization, we took part in a job fair dedicated to people aged 45 and over who are seeking employment. This event gave us the opportunity to present our project to the public. It resulted in many meaningful and enriching discussions. We also conducted individual interviews with participants, allowing us to gain a concrete understanding of the significant challenges surrounding this issue. Mindsets still need to evolve, and we are proud to be cont
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Jan 221 min read


Third “Active Seniors” Meeting: Progress Update
On December 18, the partners of the Erasmus+ project “Active Seniors: Training and Support for an Adapted and Fulfilling Professional Life” met online to review the progress of ongoing activities and coordinate the next steps of the project. Several important actions have been completed in recent weeks. The project website is now online and enriched with the first project outputs. It has also been translated into English and Italian. The Facebook and Instagram pages are now
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Jan 61 min read


Seniors “Neither in Employment nor Retired”: Gwenaelle’s Story, Highlighted by France 3, Reveals a Major Challenge
Discover the journey of Gwenaelle, a senior facing the challenges of returning to work. Her testimony, highlighted by France 3, illustrates the difficulties encountered by many people over 55. Active Seniors Project offers solutions to support and empower seniors in their professional journey.
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Dec 9, 20252 min read


Second Active Seniors Meeting: Defining Objectives and Launching the Production Phase
On 21 November 2025 , the partners of the Erasmus+ project Active Seniors – Training and Support for an Adapted and Fulfilling Professional Life met again online for their second monthly coordination meeting. Following the kick-off session in October, this meeting aimed to review the progress made so far, formalise the division of tasks, and prepare for the transition into the active development phase of the project. Several key milestones have already been achieved since
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Nov 27, 20252 min read


The City of Bagheria Highlights Our Erasmus+ Active Seniors Project
We are pleased to announce that the City of Bagheria (Sicily) has published an official article to present and promote our European project Active Seniors: Training and Support for an Adapted and Fulfilling Professional Life .This recognition marks an important step in increasing the project’s visibility among local institutions and the Italian public. The article, published on the municipality’s official website, highlights the project’s main objectives, its ambition to sup
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Nov 24, 20251 min read


Kick-off meeting of the Erasmus+ “Active Seniors” project: Laying the foundations for european collaboration
On 20 October 2025 , the partners of the Erasmus+ project “Active Seniors: Training and Support for an Adapted and Fulfilling Professional Life” (project number KA210-ADU-6515DB4E) met online for the official kick-off meeting . This first gathering aimed to structure the organisation of the project, define everyone’s roles, and establish a shared work schedule. A Collaborative Start : The meeting was opened by Christophe, the project coordinator, who welcomed the particip
alpes secretariat
Nov 19, 20252 min read


Erasmus+ exchange with spain: A partnership to strengthen teacher training
As part of the European project KA122-ADU-9BF4DF3A – “New Horizons for the Continuing Training of Teachers: Developing Professional Networks and Promoting Sustainable Development” , our team has initiated an educational exchange with our partners in Spain. This Erasmus+ co-funded programme aims to strengthen the quality of teacher training through international collaboration, the sharing of innovative practices, and a broader European perspective. A strategic partnership bet
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Nov 19, 20252 min read
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