The main objective of the Careers for Carers (CforC) project was to address recruitment challenges in the elderly care sector by developing innovative tools to attract, raise awareness and train young people (aged 18-29) in these professions. The project therefore targeted young people who were interested or potentially interested in the field of elderly care and who wished to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge. The specific objectives of the project were: 1) to use gamification to introduce young people to the themes and field of elderly care, 2) to provide e-learning training modules to acquire the basic knowledge required to move towards qualifications for these professions, 3) to develop a booklet of good practices and advice for building a career in the field of elderly care.
The Career for Carers (CforC) project arose from the challenges observed at European level concerning careers in elderly care. Indeed, European Union countries are currently facing a double challenge in this area. On the one hand, due to the ageing population observed in most Member States and the resulting increase in the number of elderly people losing all or part of their independence, the demand for staff in the elderly care sector is also growing. On the other hand, this ageing also applies to current members of the sector, which is already facing a shortage of staff coupled with a lack of attractiveness of these professions. The consortium has therefore identified the need to create new innovative tools to attract, raise awareness and train young people (aged 18-29), who themselves face higher unemployment rates than the rest of the population. The project is therefore betting on young people as an opportunity to adapt our societies to demographic challenges while cultivating intergenerational relationships.