When CESES was founded in 2000, it was little more than a handful of organisations, united by a shared purpose and the encouragement of European programmes. There was no secretariat, no social media presence, and only a few members finding their way in a new network.

On the tail end of the pandemic, CESES entered a new period. After years of adapting to digital tools and hybrid connections, the network was ready to take bold new steps forward. In 2023, that opportunity materialised with EU support for the Senior Experts Nurturing Talent (SENT) programme (2023–2025).

2020: Staying Connected in Uncertain Times. When the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in early 2020, international cooperation faced unprecedented obstacles. Travel was halted, in-person meetings were cancelled, and many projects were delayed or reshaped entirely.

The new round of free eSemp courses is here! Starting this September, the SECOT School for Entrepreneurs is offering online, live courses to support aspiring entrepreneurs and improve employability — all free of charge and delivered by experienced professionals.

From 2016 to 2019, CESES joined two key Erasmus+ projects — MYDI (Mentoring Young Disadvantaged People for Inclusion) and EvolYou (European Senior Volunteering through Mentoring for the Social Inclusion of Young People in Difficulties)