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Education & Qualification

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Our Goal

Investing in People Through Education, Integration, and Skills 

Education and qualification are essential for economic prosperity, social cohesion, and equal opportunity. As labor markets continue to evolve through demographic change, digitalization, and the green transition, societies across Europe face growing shortages of skilled workers and increasing pressure to prepare people for the jobs of the future. The BMW Foundation supports approaches that help prepare people for changing labor markets, strengthen workforce integration, and create more equal access to education, qualification, and employment opportunities. 

Our Work
Preparing people for the future of work requires stronger connections between education, qualification, and the evolving needs of labor markets. At the same time, many young people continue to face barriers when transitioning from education into employment. The BMW Foundation supports initiatives that help strengthen career orientation, practical skills development, and long-term employability, particularly for young people facing limited access to opportunities. Our work focus on: 
  • Aligning education and qualification with labor market needs  
  • Supporting young people in the transition from school to work  
  • Strengthening career orientation and practical skills development  
  • Promoting a reform of the funding system for placing young people in the labor market  

Through partnerships and initiatives like JOBLINGE, we help create pathways into employment and support more inclusive participation in economic and societal transformation.

JOBLINGE

The school-to-work transition is a crucial step in the lifelong education continuum. Young people need support to ensure that their starting conditions do not limit their futures. JOBLINGE, co-founded by the BMW Foundation in 2008, addresses this need by engaging youth, placing them in training through career orientation, and providing long-term support to help them develop key skills.

JOBLINGE

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