In a world where more and more everyday tasks are handled online, the ability to use electronic banking has become essential. For adult learners with a migrant background who are simultaneously learning the language of the host country, accessing financial… Read more: Secure Online Payments – How eMATES Supports Adults in Using Electronic Banking

As part of the European eMATES project, the Vardakeios School of Ermoupoli is finalising new educational materials for learning Greek as a second language, with a focus on vocabulary and communication skills related to e-services for citizens. One of the… Read more: Getting Around Is Easier in the Digital Age! 

Healthcare is a basic service, but accessing it is not always simple. For many migrant-background adults, going to the doctor can involve much more than a health concern. It can mean understanding unfamiliar words, knowing where to ask for help,… Read more: Public Services Only Work When People Can Use Them

As part of the Erasmus+ program “www.emates.eu,” the Vardakeios School developed the module “Navigating Job Search Platforms,” which is part of a training manual designed to help adult learners with a migrant background develop the language and digital skills needed… Read more: Enhancing Digital and Language Skills for Job Search

On 13th of June 2026, Eugenia Kollia presented the E-Mates project during the Vardakeios School End-of-Year Celebration. The presentation focused on the piloting phase of the project, which was implemented over a period of two months with foreign students of… Read more: E-Mates Project Presented at the Vardakeios School End-of-Year Celebration

Finding a train connection, buying a ticket online, or understanding a delay notice is part of everyday life for many people. For adult learners with a migrant background, however, these tasks can be challenging, especially when the information is only… Read more: From Timetables to Confident Travel

The eMATES project was presented during the International Let Her In assembly “Inclusion: a shared challenge”, held in Reus. The event brought together representatives from over twenty countries to share projects, exchange experiences and generate new synergies around inclusion, diversity,… Read more: eMATES presented at the International Let Her In assembly in Reus

A parent receives a notification from the school app. The message is short: there is no lunch service tomorrow, homework must be completed by Friday, or a form needs to be signed. For many families, this may seem like a… Read more: From school app notifications to confident communication

The piloting phase of the Erasmus+ EMATES project educational materials is underway, with the participation of migrant trainees The piloting phase of the eMATES project educational materials is underway at the Vardakeios  School in Ermoupolis, with the participation of migrant… Read more: Greek language workshop for online case management

Syros, Greece, 29 September – 1 October 2025 The Training of Trainers for the Erasmus+ project eMATES – “Empowering marginalised adults with a migrant background to access e-government through language learning and teacher training” took place in Syros, hosted by… Read more: Training of Trainers in Syros | Greece |29 Sep – 1 Oct 2025

Reus, Spain – January 28-29, 2025 We are thrilled to announce the successful kick-off meeting of the eMATES project, an Erasmus+ initiative aimed at reducing the digital divide among adult migrants through second-language learning in e-governance environments. In today’s society, the digital… Read more: Kick-off Meeting in Reus | Spain 

Across Europe, digital transformation is reshaping how citizens access public services — from healthcare and job searches to housing, education, and legal procedures. While this shift offers efficiency and convenience, it also creates new barriers for people who are not… Read more: Why eMATES Matters | Language Learning for a Digitally Inclusive Europe