Contact us FOLKUNIVERSITETET Uppsala,  EQAVET-4-INCLUSION lead partners. Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional) Folkuniversitetet, Bergsbrunnagatan 1,753 23, Uppasal, Sweden https://www.folkuniversitetet.se/

Vinnytsia Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi State Pedagogical University founded in 1912, is an educational establishment of the fourth level of accreditation. According to the effective methods of education, high-qualified teaching staff and modern equipment it is one of the leading higher educational establishments of Ukraine nowadays. The teaching staff (around 394 permanent employees), more than 82% of which is PhD and doctors of sciences, preserves the unique scientific potential and long traditions and provides students with high quality education over the course of decades. The number of students of the University is about 6000. VSPU also offers formal education and non-formal education for school students and adults. Nowadays, the University has more than 61 agreements with higher education institutions and educational institutions in more than 20 countries, including the United States, Sweden, Great Britain, Germany, Netherlands, China, Israel, Czech Republic, Poland, Lithuania, Romania, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Moldova, Syria, Canada, Austria and other countries.  We want everyone within our walls to feel at home and do our best to provide our students with everything they need. The mission of the University is reinforced in scientific research and development according to the highest standards in several dozen fields of studies.

Ufficio Scolastico Regionale per il Veneto (USRV) represents one of the Regional District School Boards of the Italian Ministry of Education.  USRV is an autonomous public body performing different types of administrative activities. It is divided into 3 departments, performing tasks at regional level and 6 local branches (one for each Province in Veneto – Venice, Verona, Vicenza, Treviso and Belluno – with Padua and Rovigo sharing a common Board).   The main goals and priorities are:    1 – supporting innovative processes by way of:    a)  implementation of reforms in the education and training system;   b) implementation of processes aimed at improving the teaching according to the national and international assessment systems;   2 – guaranteeing the right to receive an appropriate education and training by:   a) preventing early school leaving ; b) launching initiatives on the vocational guidance and counselling;   c) promoting joint school-work experiences and work placements addressed to students attending secondary schools;    3 – improving the quality of the learning process by enhancing  basic competences, fostering the study of sciences and technology as well as the European languages, with a particular focus on  the certification of competences;  4 – promoting the integration of special needs, migrant and foreign students;   5 – promoting European projects dealing with education and training through:   a) submitting and managing European projects as leading or partner organisation;   b) promoting calls for proposals and supporting schools wishing to submit and managing new proposals;  c) disseminating the results of European projects by organising targeted initiatives.

lmiolavoro is an innovative organisation running in the field of lifelong learning system since 2014. It aims to support people in their own personal and professional growth. In today’s complex labour market where rules and roles change continuously, ilmiolavoro supports people in reaching a proper condition of personal self-fulfilment. What gets us passionate and inspired is working for a World of “autonomous and connected people”, fulfilled people able to imagine and create the World they desire. People as key players in a society of awareness. Ilmiolavoro promotes and facilitates transformative learning processes in which awareness arises through continued connection with the emerging future. Ilmiolavoro uses a transdisciplinary approach that combines different dimensions. Ilmiolavoro offers customised learning solutions for soft skills by getting in participants “activation and inspiration” essential qualities to grasp opportunities and surf complexity. The approach used combines integrating several learning methods such as Problem-based learning (PBL), Self-Directed Learning (SDL), Competency-Based Educational (CBE), Experience-Based Learning (EBL). Ilmiolavoro carries out a combined set of training and research services: Social and socio-educational research Creative labs to enhance soft skills Erasmus+ and professional growth for teachers Complex Problem solving Imagination, creativity and sensemaking Skills needs foresight Career planning and management planning Tailored employability courses Teaching entrepreneurship Ilmiolavoro carries out several training courses addressed to teachers on topics such as: Planning improvement actions and promoting the culture of evaluation; Tutoring, innovative pedagogies (dialogue learning, debate, creative thinking, project based-learning, imaginative dialogue); Designing and assess learning outcomes according to PDCA cycle; Teaching entrepreneurship competences at school; Quality Assurance and educational actions in the framework of INVALSI (National Institute for the Evaluation of the Education and Training system). Ilmiolavoro headquarters is based in the centre of Italy but the organisation carries out its activities all over Italy. Moreover, it works at European level by providing training activities in different European countries (Spain, Germany, Norway, Portugal, UK, Greece, Slovenia, Romania, Turkey).

Mihai Eminescu College, Soroca ,,Mihai Eminescu” Pedagogical College, now “Mihai Eminescu” College, Soroca was founded in June 1912, based on the Gubernial Decree regarding to set up and establish a pedagogical institution in Soroca meant to prepare teachers for  four years of university studies.   In 1918, this institution was reorganized into the “Petru Maior” Normal School. In 1932 the pupils of the “Petru Maior” Normal School were transferred to Balti. In 1941 the school completed its activities, and in 1944 Soroca and Balti started pedagogical courses, which became a Pedagogical School within a year. In 1949 Soroca Pedagogical School was transferred to Balti, and in Soroca the Educational Institute was opened. In 1953, the Educational Institute was transferred to Balti and the Balti and Briceni Pedagogical Schools were transferred to Soroca, where teachers were trained in the specialties “Primary School Teacher” and “Pre-school Educator”. In 1965 Pedagogical School from Soroca obtained the third speciality “Music Teacher and Pre-school Musical Educator” According to the Government Decision of the Republic of Moldova nr.245 of 8 May 1991, the “Boris Glavan” Pedagogical School was reorganized into the Normal School.  According to the Government Decision of the Republic of Moldova nr.816 of 28.07.1998 and Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Moldova nr. 532 of 05.08.1998, the Soroca Normal School was reorganized into the “Mihai Eminescu” Pedagogical College, Soroca. According to the Government Decision of the Republic of Moldova nr.1551 of 23.12.2003 and Order of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Moldova the “Mihai Eminescu” Pedagogical College was reorganized into a specialized secondary education institution (college). According to the Government Decision of the Republic of Moldova nr.786 of June 23, 2016 “Mihai Eminescu” Pedagogical College from Soroca has changed its name into ,,Mihai Eminescu” College, Soroca. The current vocational training areas are:  Primary education Early education Social assistance  Administrative and secretarial services Jurisprudence Tourism

DIMITRA Education & Consulting is one of the largest and most distinguished Vocational Education & Training (VET) Organizations with Training Centers in five (5) cities in Greece. Since 1989, DIMITRA holds extensive experience and unique competencies in producing innovative and participative tools and methodologies for Human Resources development in a constantly changing world of work. Through activities such as training, consulting, research, innovation transfer and development of international collaborations we work towards the promotion of social inclusion, educational, cultural, scientific and economic growth. More than 35000 people, of all educational levels, have been trained by DIMITRA. DIMITRA’s permanent staff is approximately 50 employees and the organization also cooperates with more than 500 external trainers. iVET & cVET: DIMITRA is accredited for offering both Initial and Continuing VET courses and Consulting Services by the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP) and the Greek Ministry of Education while it has been distinguished for its excellence in many occasions.

Rinova Malaga S.L. is a learning and development company specialized in cultural, social and economic innovation. Our mission is to foster inclusive learning. We promote responsible entrepreneurship, employability skills, and civic engagement. Influencing the exploitation and development of learning technologies to promote social inclusion.  We have been carrying out our work since 2018 at the Polo Digital business incubation center in Malaga. The company was registered as a company in 2021. Its specific competencies focus on the development of digital content and creative learning technologies for inclusive learning in vocational education and adult education.  The Rinova Malaga team has been active in European and International activities for many years, being affiliated with the Rinova group of companies and their international work. Through this affiliation, Rinova Málaga is associated with Metropolisnet, a European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG).  Our work has contributed to the development of Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs and innovative international partnerships related to youth entrepreneurship. We also focus on soft skills and employability development and non-formal and informal professional development and mentoring learning programmes, as well as validation of professionals in the fields of community economic development, information, advice and guidance, vocational training and adult education. 

Folkuniversitetet (FU) is a national Education Association which offers a wide range of school and VET education training courses throughout Sweden and in several European countries. Through the cooperation with other FU offices in Sweden, FU-Uppsala has a national coverage. FU was registered in 1954 and is nowadays a leading organisation in Sweden in provision of Education.  Folkuniversitetet is one of ten education associations in Sweden that are involved in ‘folkbildning’. The term ‘folkbildning’ is a liberal or popular adult education. However the specific conceptual foundation of ‘folkbildning’ extends beyond the term ‘adult education’. Folkbildning has a long history in Sweden and is about the life-long right of all people to freely seek knowledge. Folkbildning is free and voluntary, and participants decide themselves both if they want to participate and what they want to do.Folkuniversitetet provides:  Study circles and evening courses (Folkbildning) Folk High Schools (Folkhögskola) Language training (SFI, paid courses) Vocational training and post-secondary training in the liberal arts and sciences Specialized upper secondary education.   Every year, Folkuniversitetet welcomes over 240,000 students. Folkuniversitetet runs a considerable number of internationally oriented activities both in Sweden and abroad. Examples include extensive training courses in schools in Europe and various projects with an international focus. Through cooperation with other international institutes, Folkuniversitetet offers the opportunity to combine studies in Sweden with studies abroad. Folkuniversitetet has been an active partner in LLP and Erasmus+ programmes and other initiatives, with a vast network in EU countries. Folkuniversitetet Uppsala has been certified according to ISO 9001:2000. The ISO-quality certificate includes all training processes at Folkuniversitetet, also VET.