University network at the forefront of continuous learning - YJOP

The project involves seven universities working together to develop their activities and skills so that they can each provide education and training services that better meet their customers' needs. The project will strengthen cooperation between the universities and create the conditions for building micro credentials in the future, so that together they can offer students a wider range of continuing learning opportunities.

Funders

YJOP3

Project information

Project duration

-

Funded by

European Structural Funds - European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)

Funding amount

182 631 EUR

Project coordinator

Other university or unit

Unit and faculty

Innovative continuous learning solutions
Faculty of Education and Psychology

Contact information

Project leader

  • Johtaja
    Eva Maria Raudasoja

Contact person

Project description

The aim of the project is to increase the agility, knowledge and capabilities of universities to design and deliver customer-oriented continuous learning services and micro credentials to meet the training needs of business and industry. We will build a common understanding of what customer-driven continuous learning is; how to implement it proactively and effectively, and how to embed it in the daily work and processes of higher education institutions. The project will develop models and practices that will strengthen and promote the contribution of universities to the national development of lifelong learning.

Project actions

Action 1: Information and communication on the results of the project.

Action 2. Influencing attitudes. Positive, customer-oriented articles in various communication channels and magazines, news and stories about successful experiments and results in internal university news and in the university network.

Action 3: Create a guide or toolkit with practical tools and guidance to promote small units of excellence and continuous learning in education and working life.

Project results

1. Communication

  • Development and implementation of a common communication plan for the project
  • University communication network for lifelong learning, its coordination and operation
  • Conclusion seminar

2. Information and marketing

  • Project information, marketing and multi-channel communication
  • Comprehensive information and marketing material for use by the co-organisers
  • Project website
  • Webinars (4)

3. Reporting

  • Project reporting to the donor and other stakeholders
  • Preparation of a final report

4. Materials to be distributed

  • Continuous learning guide or “toolkit” for higher education institutions
  • Key results and materials described on the project website