January 22, 2026
‘Piloting a Skills Guarantee for Workers in Transition’: Commonly Observed Issues in Applications
This page outlines seven commonly observed issues in applications submitted under the ‘Piloting a Skills Guarantee for Workers in Transition’ Call, to support clarity and completeness in the application process.
First two commonly observed issues in applications:
1. Missing quantitative and qualitative indicators when describing activities and deliverables
2. Insufficient demonstration of operational capacity
Third and fourth commonly observed issues in applications:
3. Incomplete budget justification
4. Ineligible equipment costs
Other commonly observed issues in applications:
5. Unclear justification of target group eligibility
6. Limited reference to synergies with existing initiatives
Last commonly observed issue in applications:
7. Weak monitoring and follow-up measures
