Future of lifelong learning in the Nordic countries – EU Vocational Skills Week
The seminar aims at promoting lifelong learning activities in the Nordic countries. While skills needs of the working life are changing continuously, the social partners play a crucial role in building a future proof vocational education system. The seminar will highlight the recent developments from Nordic countries.
Wednesday 16.10. klo 9.30-12
Scandic Park Helsinki, Mannerheimintie 46
Program
| 9.30 | Registration and coffee |
| 10.00 | Ms. Li Andersson (FI), Minister of Education: ”Building blocks for continuous learning” |
| 10.30 | Ms. Ragnhild Lied (NO), President of Unio (the Confederation of Unions for Professionals): “Future of skills and lifelong learning in Norway” |
| 11.00 | Panel discussion: “Building lifelong learning together – the Nordic way” |
| Moderator: Ms. Sari Gustafsson, CEO/Managing director at Careeria | |
| Mr. Jorma Malinen, President of Trade Union Pro (FI) | |
| Ms. Åshild Olaussen, Chief Adviser at Unio (NO) | |
| Mr. Samuel Engblom, Policy Director at TCO (SE) | |
| Ms. Hildur Hrönn Oddsdóttir, The Education and Training Service Centre (IS) | |
| 11.45 | Sum up and lessons learned |
Seminar is open to anyone but requires pre-registration. Enroll to the event here.
For more information contact Riina Nousiainen p. +358 50 310 6056 / riina.nousiainen (at) sttk.fi