Adult Learner:

• Name: Tom
• Age: 33
• Background:
  Tom has a physical disability that affects his mobility and daily functioning. He has been out of work for several years due to health complications and is struggling with depression. Tom has always had a passion for photography but lacks the technical skills to make it a career. He wants to explore opportunities but feels overwhelmed by the demands of learning new things.

The Mobility Program:

• Program: EU Mobility Learning Program for Photography and Digital Arts
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Location: A partner city in Portugal (e.g., Lisbon)
• Overview:
  The program offers photography workshops, digital editing skills, and guidance on building a portfolio. Tom sees this as a chance to build his skills and potentially transition into freelance photography, but he is unsure if he can handle the physical and mental demands of the program.

Adult Learner:

• Name: Lucy
• Age: 19
• Background:
  Lucy is a NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) youth who dropped out of school at 16 due to personal issues. She has been struggling to find stable work and feels disconnected from society. Lucy has no qualifications but is passionate about working with animals and hopes to pursue a career in animal care. However, her lack of formal education and work experience has made her hesitant to pursue further training.

The Mobility Program:

• Program: EU Mobility Learning Program for Animal Care and Welfare
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Location: A partner city in Finland (e.g., Helsinki)
• Overview:
  This program focuses on animal care, welfare practices, and ethical issues related to animal treatment. It includes practical workshops and visits to animal care facilities. Lucy sees it as an opportunity to gain practical experience in her field of interest, but she is unsure if she can handle the responsibility of taking part in a professional program.

Adult Learner:

• Name: Ali
• Age: 23
• Background:
  Ali is a young adult with a migration background who has recently left school. He has struggled to find stable work due to limited job opportunities and language barriers. Ali has been unemployed for over a year and feels frustrated by the lack of career direction. He has no formal qualifications and is eager to change his situation but lacks confidence in his ability to succeed.

The Mobility Program:

• Program: EU Mobility Learning Program for Digital Marketing
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Location: A partner city in the Netherlands (e.g., Amsterdam)
• Overview:
  This program covers digital marketing strategies, e-commerce, and online advertising. Ali sees this as an opportunity to gain new skills that would make him more marketable in the job market. However, Ali worries about his ability to succeed in an unfamiliar field and feels unsure about stepping outside his comfort zone.

Adult Learner:

• Name: Helen
• Age: 58
• Background:
  Helen has recently retired from a long career in retail and is now struggling to find purpose and stay mentally engaged. She has a long history of chronic health issues and limited mobility, which make her feel disconnected from others. Helen is interested in exploring a new career path in social work but has little experience with computers and modern communication tools. She’s apprehensive about learning new skills, especially with the constant reminder that she’s getting older.

The Mobility Program:

• Program: EU Mobility Learning Program for Social Work and Community Engagement
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Location: A partner city in Denmark (e.g., Copenhagen)
• Overview:
  The program focuses on community work, social service innovations, and building partnerships with local organisations. It includes workshops, seminars, and cultural exchange activities. The program is designed to boost digital literacy and leadership skills for community professionals. Helen sees this as a way to build on her personal experiences and make a difference, but her age and health concerns make her hesitate.