Overall goalFostering the economic potential and the social cohesion of the cross-border region Blagoevgrad – KumanovoSpecific objectives1. Improving the adaptability and mobility of the workforce2. Human resources development through vocational training and retraining in the Manufacturing sector3. Active involvement of vulnerable groups in the employment process4. Establishment of a cross-border cooperation network, promoting initiatives for education and employment Achievements: • Improved Environment for development of relationships across border - Created opportunity for exchange of information and contacts between representatives of the Manufacturing sector from Blagoevgrad and umanov o during the three - day FORUM and JOB fair.The following project Specific result indicator was achieved:• Fostered cross border cooperation between labour market, educational institutions and SMEs in Manufacturing sector - created opportunity for exchan ge of information and contacts between representatives of the Manufacturing sector from Blagoevgrad and Kumanovo during the three - day FORUM and JOB fairThe project has been successfully accomplished in July 2013.