16/04/2026
Listening to Real Voices: Focus Groups in Action
As part of our needs analysis phase, we have also implemented focus group discussions to go deeper into the real experiences of adults.
This time, we worked with participants from Germany, creating a safe and open space for sharing ideas, challenges, and personal stories.
💬 Guided by structured questions, participants discussed:
• Their experiences with education and employment
• Barriers to re-entering the workforce
• Skills needed in today’s labour market
• What kind of support would truly make a difference
These focus groups allowed us to move beyond theory and hear directly from people who are facing these challenges in real life.
📌 The discussions were based on our Focus Group Guide, designed to explore motivation, barriers, and support needs in a practical and human-centered way
✨ What we learned:
Participants highlighted the importance of confidence, flexible learning opportunities, and practical skills - especially digital and communication skills.
🤝 This process is helping us shape a project that is not only relevant, but truly responsive to people’s needs.
Stay tuned as we continue sharing insights from Germany, Sweden and Cyprus!
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