Crossroads
Empowering Adults over 45 in Shifting Career Paths due to Necessity or Choice
Project Name: Crossroads
Programme: Erasmus+
Priorities: Creating upskilling and reskilling pathways, Creating and promoting learning opportunities among all citizens and generations, Increasing take-up and improving inclusiveness and accessibility of adult education
Project ID: 2025-1-DE02-KA210-ADU-000357236
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Duration: 01/09/2025 – 31/08/2026 (12 months)
Topics: Career guidance, Employability, Equal access and transition to labour market
Project Description
The Crossroads project supports adults over 45 who are navigating major career transitions, whether by necessity or personal choice. Its mission is to foster resilience, adaptability, and confidence through tailored psychotherapeutic support and training, equipping participants with the mental and emotional tools to manage uncertainty. By developing personalized learning pathways, the project enhances employability and career mobility in areas such as digital literacy, soft skills, and sector-specific competencies.
Beyond career readiness, Crossroads promotes lifelong learning and intergenerational knowledge-sharing, creating inclusive spaces for collaboration, growth, and mutual support. Participants are encouraged to continually develop both personally and professionally, while also benefiting from strong local and transnational networks that extend beyond the project’s lifespan. Ultimately, Crossroads empowers individuals to approach career change with renewed purpose, ensuring access to meaningful opportunities in today’s evolving labor market.
Project Consortium
Project Coordinator:
Smart Education Hub – Germany
Partners
- INNOVIERA – KENTRO KOINONIKIS EREVNAS, ANAPTYXIS KAI EKPAIDEFSIS – Greece
- The Serendipitous Black Cloud Ltd – Cyprus
Project Results
Activity 1: Project Management
Activity 2: Local Framework Co-Creation
Activity 3: Systemic Pathways to Career Renewal
Activity 4: Empowering Career Transitions: A Skills Guide for Adults 45+
Activity 5: Local Workshops
Activity 6: Collaboration Meeting 1
Activity 7: Dissemination & Impact
Our role
As the coordinating organization of the Crossroads project, Smart Education Hub plays a central role in both the strategic leadership and day-to-day delivery of the initiative. Leading Activity 1, we are responsible for overseeing all administrative, financial, and operational processes, ensuring milestones are met and resources are allocated effectively. This includes managing the Erasmus+ grant distribution, compiling fiscal reports, and maintaining transparency across partners. In collaboration with SBC, SEH also implements monitoring and evaluation frameworks, using KPIs and risk management tools to keep the project on track and responsive to challenges.
Beyond coordination, SEH leads Activity 4, designing and producing a comprehensive guide to support adults in career change, complete with practical tools and translated editions. We also lead Activity 7, developing and executing the communication strategy, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring that project outputs achieve lasting visibility and uptake across partner countries.
Impact