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Continuing education for older adults often fails due to lack of access
Continuing education programmes for older adults are often unaffordable or inaccessible for other reasons. This is revealed in a UNESCO study on reskilling and upskilling programmes – which also offers suggestions for improvement. Although such programmes help older adults keep pace with technological developments and secure their employability, the UNESCO study ‘Implementing effective reskilling and…
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Ageing Well – Tools for an active and connected life after 65
The Erasmus+ project Ageing Well, in which SVEB participated, has been completed. The project has produced a toolkit, a training programme for trainers, and an e-learning platform to promote the participation of people over 65. The European project ‘Ageing Well – Science-based habits of people who age well’ aimed to support the social participation of…
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High-level Ukrainian delegation in Switzerland: Continuing education plays a central role in reconstruction
An eleven-member delegation comprising Ukrainian parliamentarians and representatives of the Ministry of Education visited Switzerland and Germany with the aim of gaining inspiration for their own continuing education system. The conclusion: continuing education plays a central role in Ukraine’s reconstruction, and there is great potential for professional cooperation between Switzerland and Ukraine. As skilled workers…
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Making migration stories visible and sharing them
The Erasmus+ project Voices, in which SVEB is involved, promotes exchange among migrants. Through oral history, an archive of experiences is being created, designed to increase social participation and a sense of belonging. Migration has shaped European history – yet the personal experiences of migrants often remain unseen. This is precisely where the international project…
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EAEA Country Reports: These are the trends in Europe
The European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA) has published its country reports – and identified clear trends regarding AI and funding. The EAEA Country Reports provide a civil society perspective on the latest developments in adult education across Europe. Based on a survey of 15 EAEA member organisations, this new edition of the…
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DIGITALLI prepares continuing education providers for the digital age
How can a continuing education institution become ‘digitally ready’? This is the question addressed by the international DIGITALLI project, in which the SVEB is also involved. A pilot version of a toolkit has already been developed. The DIGITALLI project aims to support continuing education institutions in their digital transformation by specifically adapting all areas and…
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European Basic Skills Network: SVEB remains represented on the board
Caroline Meier Quevedo, member of the SVEB management board, has been elected to the board of the European Basic Skills Network (EBSN). The European Basic Skills Network (EBSN) is the European association for basic skills with around 80 members from across Europe. It works at the interface between policy and practice. Its most important activity…
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‘The twin transition is a global issue that we need to discuss across borders.’
The twin transition describes the shift towards a more sustainable and digital future. Adult education plays an important role in this, which the international ALE4TT project aims to strengthen. Project manager Marianne Müller provides information in an interview with EPALE, the platform for adult education in Europe. Interview: Gabriele Müller (EPALE) The ALE4TT project supports…
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SVEB is once again represented in the EAEA
The European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA) elected SVEB employee Marianne Müller to its board on 3 June. After a two-year hiatus, SVEB is thus once again represented on the board of the European umbrella organisation for continuing education. In the photo: EAEA President Lauri Tuomi and Marianne Müller At its General Assembly…
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Continuing education in an international context: Movetia and SVEB renew cooperation agreement
Movetia has been an important partner of SVEB for many years. Together, they promote European mobility and cooperation projects in the field of adult education. The two institutions have now extended their cooperation agreement and will thus continue their successful collaboration this year. This will further consolidate and expand the partnership. International exchange is central…
