Nordic network for adult learning
The Nordic network for adult learning (NVL) supports Nordic cooperation in policy development and implementation regarding lifelong learning and competence development. NVL is a collaborative platform for adult education providers and policy makers. NVL builds interdisciplinary networks across all the Nordic countries, focusing on the priorities of the Nordic Council of Ministers. More about NVL here.
News
The project Voices of young immigrants – inclusion in education, work and society is based on a wide collaboration of stakeholders, focusing on the perspectives of young immigrants in Iceland.
NVL presented current initiatives on the topic of Sustainable Development in Adult Learning during Nordic Summer University’s Winter Symposium on February 16-18 in Odense, Denmark.
An international expert hearing on successful approaches to adult literacy and basic skills was held on February 22 and 23 in Berlin. NVL presented Nordic and national initiatives that aim at getting adults and young people digitally included.
Articles
Next year, Finland will introduce national skills badges in the field of non-formal adult education. Marja Juhola from the Finnish National Agency for Education and Educational Advisor Annika Bussman of the Ministry of Education and Culture have been involved in the ambitious project perceived as unique in the Nordic countries.
More than 100 participants from 19 countries discussed validation policies at the European Making all Skills Visible conference on May 24 and 25 in Stockholm.
Events
The Nordplus project “Nordic Green Shift in Education” invites to a webinar on Wednesday, 20 March 2024.
Save the date: 11–12 April 2024, Sweden
The theme of the 5th VPL Biennale is People, Validation, and Power: Democracy in Action?
Resources
Explore a range of resources provided and developed by NVL and NVL’s thematic networks.