Oppiva Luva - Natural resources network to support continuous learning

The objective of the project is to strengthen cooperation between
Finnish universities of applied sciences (UAS) offering education in the
field of natural resources. Climate change, food security, and the
declining appeal of the sector pose significant challenges for
education. There is an urgent need for flexible, multidisciplinary
training solutions. The project is coordinated by Savonia UAS and
involves eight other Finnish-speaking UAS institutions in the field. The
primary target group includes teaching and RDI staff, with
participation also from advisors, experts, teachers, and industry
associations.

The project addresses skills
shortages, fragmented education offerings, and weak attractiveness of
the sector by developing new collaborative models, identifying training
needs, and integrating RDI project outcomes into continuous learning
curricula. The goal is to produce sustainable and scalable operating
models for nationwide use.

The project actions are organized into four work packages (WP):

WP1
creates a systematic approach to collecting training needs in the
sector by involving vocational education institutions, industry
networks, companies and stakeholders. Electronic surveys and discussion
groups on the AgriHub network platform are used for the collection.

WP2
develops new operating models and tools for the network's joint
development of continuous learning training offerings through training
days, workshops and electronic environments. At the same time, new
training and learning methods are also introduced.

WP3
focuses on strengthening the visibility of continuous learning
products. In addition, new operating models are learned that emphasize
the importance of the natural resource sector through sustainability,
security of supply and food security.

WP4 focuses on project management and communication.

The
project will result in new cooperation models and implementation
methods for collecting continuous learning training needs and planning
training courses in cooperation with the natural resource sector
network. The operating models are used to identify, collect and share
competence needs for continuous learning. The operating models will
remain in permanent use in educational institutions and will be further
developed under the guidance of Arene's natural resources working group
and in industry networks. The implementation of the operating models
involves cooperation with research, development, advisory and advocacy
organizations in the field, as well as employment areas. The project
supports the continuity of sector-specific expertise, increases the
visibility and accessibility of continuing education, and promotes a
stronger public image of the natural resources sector. Results and tools
will be published on the project website and disseminated via blogs and
events.

Information: Project Manager Tiina Siimekselä, p. 040 630 3149, tiina.siimeksela@jamk.fi