The research focuses on adult education among 16 to 30 year old young adults at risk of social exclusion in EU countries.
Background
Research has shown that the European adult education system has failed to meet the educational needs of many vulnerable groups. Those who are left without suitable education are at risk of being excluded from the labour market and the society.
Goal
The project investigates what kind of educational policies and practices are needed to reach young adults at risk of social exclusion. Particular attention is paid to educational policies and practices needed to foster active citizenship among vulnerable young people. The project will develop a prototype of a web-based Intelligent Decision Support System (IDSS) in the field of adult education.
Funding source
European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme, 2,5 million euros
Duration: February 2016 – January 2019
Co-operators
Members:
University of Tampere, Tallinn University, Foredata Oy/LLC, DVV International, The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University of Szeged, Loughborough University, Social Sciences University of Ankara, University College London
Contact persons
Associate Professor Hanna Toiviainen, Coordinator
hanna.toiviainen [at] tuni.fi