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Šibenik Polytechnic Enrolls Record Number of Students. But Is It Preparing Students for Life Here or Away in Big Cities and Abroad?

For the second consecutive year, the Polytechnic of Šibenik has broken its own record, welcoming an even greater number of students. In a time when higher education institutions across the country face various challenges, this growth signals not only a vote of confidence in Šibenik’s education system but also the desire of young people to pursue academic dreams in smaller, vibrant towns like this coastal gem. 

But with this success comes an important question: How many of these young minds will stay to build their careers and lives in Šibenik, and how many will eventually find their futures in larger cities or abroad?

C4TALENT Gears Up for the Next Transnational Meeting in Alghero, Italy

Taking place from October 1st to 3rd, 2024.

FEMACT-Cities 1st Quarterly Report just released !

Portrait Series #2: Jane's story and the Importance of Community Networks in Caring for Displaced Persons

In February 2022, the lives of countless Ukrainians were irrevocably altered by the invasion of Russian forces. Among them was Jane Rozbitskaya, a dedicated project manager from Kyiv, who, with her husband and child, was forced to flee their beloved country for safety. This is the story of their escape, the challenges they faced, and the remarkable community spirit that helped them rebuild their lives in a foreign land. From their initial days in Odesa to their eventual refuge in Timisoara, Jane's journey illustrates the courage and solidarity that can arise even in the darkest of times. 

Portrait Series #1: Cheikhou Cissé’s Journey and His Work at El Pasico

Cheikhou Cissé's journey from Senegal to Spain is a remarkable story of resilience, adaptability, and commitment to helping others. Originally an IT specialist in Dakar, Cheikhou's career took an unexpected turn when he chose to stay in Europe after a brief visit, facing the challenges of life as an undocumented migrant. Overcoming many obstacles, he found his true calling in helping newcomers, and ended up running El Pasico, an organization dedicated to helping newly arrived migrants in Spain. Cheikhou's work is not just a career but a deeply fulfilling mission, marked by his dedication to improving the lives of those facing the struggles he knows only too well. 

Funding the "30-minutes city"

ECONNECTING network is developing Integrated Action Plans (IAPs) focusing on sustainable urban-rural mobility solutions within the 30-minute territory. To actualize this vision, cities need to secure the right resources and develop a strategic mindset for "Funding the 30-Minute Territory."