IntegrAGE
IntegrAGE - 1.1.2024 - 30.6.2026
A practical approach to support the healthy adaptation and integration of 55+ work force into the labor market!
Interreg Europe, Danube Region Programme, DRP0200406
The IntegrAGE project consortium consists of 15 partners from 10 countries. The Lead partner is BSC Kranj from Slovenia.
The IntegrAGE project, in collaboration 15 partners from 10 European countries, focuses on facilitating the healthy integration of the older workforce (55+) into the labor market. It aims to leverage the knowledge and skills of this demographic, assisting them in adapting to new working environments and extending their professional lives. Through the development of a comprehensive strategy and action plan, the project addresses skilled workforce shortages by promoting age-adapted work environments, flexible working arrangements, and a positive work culture.
Key activities include country-specific analyses, policy recommendations, awareness campaigns, and pilot training programs for age management within companies. The initiative also features innovative tools like a self-assessment tool for personal development and a gamified training concept tailored for older workers, enhancing their digital and resilience skills.
Participating companies in the IntegrAGE project will benefit from access to a skilled, experienced workforce, enhancing their productivity and innovation. By employing older employees (55+), companies can tap into their vast knowledge and adaptability, integrating valuable insights into business processes. The project offers tools and training to support age diversity, promoting an inclusive work culture and improving job satisfaction across generations. This initiative also assists in addressing skilled labor shortages, ensuring companies remain competitive in an evolving market landscape.
Objectives of IntegrAGE project:
- The holistic approach to integrate elderly people to the labour market
- Employers capacity building for internal age management
- Enhancing resilience of elderly employees
- Knowledge exchange between generations
The products of IntegrAGE project:
- Analyses of needs in employement of 55+
- Compendium of national policy recommendations and planned measures
- Compendium of good practices
- Stakeholders and policy makers awareness campaign
- Network of employer support bodies and stakeholders
- Pilot management models for company internal actors
- Awareness campaigne for equal opportunities, age management and healthy life-work
- Self-assessment tool for detection of skill gaps at 55+ and for self-development
Opening conference IntegrAGE in Kranj 16.-17.4.2024
- An interactive hybrid event (life and on-line)
- 50 participants
- Dialogue with national keyactors, policy members and stakeholders
- A networking
The opening conference started with the opening speech of Franja Gabrovšek Schmidt, the director of BSC Kranj and the moderator of the conference, Tamara Marvinec from BSC Kranj, who hosted the conference and partner meeting. Then it continued with the speeches of some key speakers (decision-makers and actors in this field from Slovenia and Europe). Some models of good practices were also presented. After lunch, was a study visit to the People's University in Jesenice, by vintage bus. The next day was devoted to a regular partnership meeting.
Usti nad Labem meeting (26. – 27. 11. 2024)
Vienna meeting (25. - 26. 3. 2025)
Midterm Conference in Meeting of IntegrAGE Partners in Belgrade 8th - 9th of October 2025
The IntegrAGE Mid-Term Conference (hibrid format) brought together experts and practitioners to explore how to build more inclusive, age-friendly workplaces across the Danube Region. Highlights included three keynotes: Eurofound’s Tina Weber shared regional evidence on 55+ employment, job quality and the need for a multi-level policy mix, featuring Austria’s Fit2Work as a strong practice; Deutsche Bahn’s Jana Petersen presented a five-pillar strategy to reduce age discrimination and attract 50+ talent; and mentor Michaela Hrdličková showcased the impact of intergenerational mentoring and the Finnish “House of Work Ability” model. The event confirmed that age-friendly work environments are a strategic necessity for resilience, innovation, recruitment and retention. In addition to the conference, partners also held a Steering Committee meeting and took part in a good-practice study visit to CCIS–Prince Aviation in Belgrade, showcasing their corporate mentoring programme.
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Two Events within the InterAGE Project – The Productive Power of Mature Years
As part of the meaningful InterAGE project, two events are taking place in Kranj on the 12th and 18th of December 2025.
Through an active exchange of views and experiences, the potential usefulness of the life and work experience of the 55+ generation is being explored — for the benefit of both employers and jobseekers.
At the same time, possibilities for upgrading and adapting existing skills to the needs of the present time are being highlighted. The events are carried out in cooperation with Srčno Mentorstvo and the Chamber of Craft and Small Business Kranj.
Opportunities for the common good exist — they only need to be brought to light.
This is the purpose of a project that brings together the experience of 15 partners from 10 Danube region countries, coordinated by BSC Kranj.
For the benefit of all!
12th of December 2025
BUSINESS BRUNCH: EMPLOYMENT CHALLENGES OF THE 55+ GENERATION
(at OOZ Kranj, C. Staneta Žagarja 37, Kranj)
PROGRAMME:
9:30 – Registration
9:45 – Welcome and introductions
10:00 – Presentation of the InterAGE project
Gregor Erznožnik, BSC Kranj
10:30 – Age-inclusive workplaces and support for older employees transitioning into the “Third Life Chapter”
Tatjana Kolenc, Srčno Mentorstvo
11:00 – Break
11:15 – InterAGE tools for age management
Mateja Jamnik, Društvo Jasa
– Self-assessment of preparedness for 55+ challenges
– Learning platform for employees and employers
– Examples of good practice…
12:00 – Questions and discussion
12:15 – Closing remarks and refreshments
18th of December 2025
WORKSHOP: CAPITALISING ON 55+ KNOWLEDGE
(at OOZ Kranj, C. Staneta Žagarja 37, Kranj)
PROGRAMME:
9:30 – Registration
9:45 – Welcome and introductions
10:00 – Presentation of the InterAGE project
Gregor Erznožnik, BSC Kranj
10:15 – Using mentoring to preserve knowledge and strengthen engagement among 55+ employees prepared for the “Third Life Chapter”
Tanja Kolenc, Srčno Mentorstvo
11:00 – Break
11:15 – Lifelong learning with InterAGE tools
– Self-assessment of preparedness for 55+ challenges
– E-courses for employers and employees
– Mind games and quizzes…
Mateja Jamnik, Jasa
12:00 – Questions and discussion
12:15 – Closing remarks and refreshments
Registration: https://www.srcnomentorstvo.com/.../delavnica.../
IntegrAGE movie: Age-Friendly Workplaces Across the Danube Region
IntegrAGE supports the labour market integration of workers aged 55+ across the Danube Region by promoting age-friendly workplace practices and cross-country cooperation. The film contributes to this mission by presenting one age-friendly company from each partner country and showcasing practical measures that help older employees stay active, motivated, and supported. Through short interviews, it highlights how organisations enable work–family–life balance, sustain wellbeing and productivity, and build cultures that recognise the value of older workers’ skills and experience. By sharing these real-life examples, the film responds to demographic and labour market pressures and demonstrates innovative, human-centred approaches that strengthen inclusion and workplace resilience.
Termoelektrarna Brestanica (TE Brestanica) is also an age-friendly company. As its Technical Director, Jure Colarič, explains, TE Brestanica taps into the strong potential of employees aged 55+ by combining intergenerational knowledge transfer with wellbeing-focused measures.
A long-running mentoring programme supports the transfer of experience from older to younger colleagues. Free sports activities strengthen health and social connectedness. Workplace ergonomics are continuously improved through adjustable office furniture, equipment that reduces the need for heavy lifting, and high-quality protective gear for employees working in workshops. This approach strengthens cooperation and overall wellbeing while reducing physical strain.
Technical Director, Jure Colarič, Termoelektrarna Brestanica (TE Brestanica)
IntegrAGE learning materials
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