Continuous learning service model for the needs of the sustainable and carbon-neutral manufacturing industry

This project responds to the challenges of continuous learning in sustainable and carbon-neutral industries by building strategic networks for education and training providers and manufacturing industry, namely the bioproduct, the mechanical engineering and the textile and fashion industry. Other bodies responsible for updating competence will also be invited to the networks. These three sectors of industry identify the education and training needs for continuous learning (sector specific, overlapping, and general) and identify the matching of available education with needs. Also, existing good practices are identified and shared. Similarly, the missing elements of continuous learning and the need for change for existing operation modes will be identified and future skills need will be anticipated.

Sustainable and carbon neutral industry is a pre-requisite for green transition. To achieve this goal, capacity building by continuous learning is required. The form of education can be self-motivated, the staff training of companies or employment training provided by authorities.

The variety of education and training modules are available but not always easily accessible for those who would need them. The reason for that can be that they are scattered into organizations’ supply of education, or simply the way they are implemented. The challenge for companies can also be that they do not know whether they should search for education from vocational education, the university of applied sciences or from university level. Also, a reason can be that for a specific skill or knowledge, there is no suitable education available.

Updating competences and practices for lifelong learning
Creating a strategic network for lifelong learning needs
Developing a service model for lifelong learning
Evaluation of the service model for lifelong learning
Sharing results and good practice
 

As a result, a user-driven model has been developed to support the accessibility of continuous learning across various industrial sectors.
The model promotes efficient use of resources, utilization of added value from networks, and clarification of roles.
It ensures the accessibility of continuous learning services, supporting companies in their green and sustainable transition.
As a result of the network’s collaboration, all actors also improve their capability to anticipate skill needs.

ESR+ Euroopan sosiaalirahasto 2021-2027

Pohjois-Pohjanmaan ELY-keskus

Yulia Sergeeva
julia.sergeeva [at] tuni.fi