Funding will target packages of localised support on activities designed to help the target groups develop skills to move towards sustainable employment. 

Eligible activities are:

• Early engagement and identification of training needs with action plans setting out customised support;
• Work preparation to build confidence and develop basic life and coping skills
• Vocational training, developing care skills, supported volunteering, job search advice, job tasters and work experience;
• Intermediate labour market activity;
• Initiatives to help raise awareness of the world of work, enterprise and entrepreneurship amoung young people, including work experience placements;
• Innovative approaches to job brokerage/matching;
• Initiatives to encourage employers to understand the needs of vulnerable groups in entering and remaining in the workforce;
• Assistance with childcare and care for dependent persons, where caring responsibilities are a barrier to progressing into the labour market.  

 €15.124m, or 29%, of EU funding has been allocated to this Priority to support these activities.