P4 Skilled and socially inclusive region
4.2. More aligned vocational education and training (VET) programmes in the Central Baltic region
Central Baltic
01.06.2020 - 31.05.2022
€476 400
€381 535
The aim of the FinLat-Logic project is to align parts of the work-based learning (WBL) curricula of VET programs in the field of logistics between Latvia and Finland. As a result, VET students enrolled in logistics programmes in Latvia and Finland will will follow a WBL curricula in logistics-related companies based on each other's country. Thus, it will be possible to align WBL programs via the employers of partecipating companies in both countries. The WBL will also be used as a tool for the alignment.
The project aim will be achieved through the following main steps:1) initial comparing of VET logistics and WBL programmes between the two countries; matching trainees and host companies;2) cross-border WBL of logistics students; monitoring of the workplace learning and feedbacks from logistics companies and trainees;3) finalizing alignment of WBL programs in logistics.
The results of the FinLat-Logic project will be: 1) Aligned parts of WBL programs in logistics between Finland and Latvia corresponding to not less than 10 % of the VET programme in logistics in Latvia and not less than 10 credit points in Finland;
2) A comparative study (survey) on the similarities related to the alignment process of the WBL programme in logistics;3) Cross-border WBL mobilities of 20 VET trainees (10 from LV, 10 from FI) - WBL length between 4 and 8 weeks;4) Joint workshops of VET and workplace tutors of logistics sector to discuss WBL programs and agree on alignment issues;5) Cross-border mobilities and visits to companies of 8-10 VET tutors (4 from LV and 4 from FI);6) The involvement of at least 20 cross-border logistics companies WBL and as participants of project activities.
Valsts izglītības satura centrs
Country: LV
Partner budget: 141.951 EUR
Amount of ERDF funding: 120.659 EUR ERDF
PIKC “Liepājas Valsts tehnikums”
Country: LV
Partner budget: 100.403 EUR
Amount of ERDF funding: 85.342 EUR ERDF
Länsirannikon Koulutus Oy WinNova
Country: FI
Partner budget: 234.046 EUR
Amount of ERDF funding: 175.535 EUR ERDF
Expected results
The result will be reflected in the aligned VET WBL programmes of both VET schools and described in the comparative study reviewing the similarities and differences of logistics and WBL programmes of LVT and Winnova, as well as describing the process of alignment through work-based learning (WBL), the result of alignment and potential for further alignment. It will also include final conclusions and recommendations regarding alignment of VET programmes.