Themes and goals of the event

The seminar's programme brings together different aspects of guidance. International high-quality research reminds us of the importance of career guidance in lifelong learning and presents the development of guidance services internationally.

The programme also highlights the high-quality practices of formal and non-formal guidance operating in Finland, from basic education to higher education, not forgetting the familiarization with working life and working life services. The aim of the seminar is to create open interaction and discussion and, last but not least, to provide a platform for building new networks.

Youth workers, youth information workers and workers in relevant NGOs can also see examples on how non-formal sector can support the formal sector in the guidance work.

When and where?

The seminar will take place in Jyväskylä, Finland, on 26. – 29.9.2021.

The seminar venue is Hotel Laajavuori in Jyväskylä

Target group

Professionals interested in life-long guidance who work closely with guidance and counselling of pupils, students and young people on youth sector. 

N.B. This call is open only for actors of the youth field. Professionals on school sector, vocational education, higher education and adult education should apply through the SALTO Education and Training website https://salto-et.net/tca/editevent/263

Draft Programme

Sunday 26 September 2021 - Arrivals

• 19:00 City Reception hosted by the City of Jyväskylä

Monday 27 September, 2021 - Day 1

• 09:00 Welcoming words and introduction to the TCA programme


• 09:30 Keynote: Guidance in the Context of Lifelong Learning


• 11:45 Finnish Music Campus, students' programme


• 11:55 Info session for the afternoon programme


• 12:15 Lunch


• 13:15 Workshop 1 (options for all sectors)


• 14:15 Break


• 14:30 Workshop 2 (options for all sectors)


• 15:30 Refreshments and conclusions of Day 1


• 16:00 Closing of the day


• 19.00 Formal dinner - Hotel Laajavuori

Tuesday 28 September, 2021 - Day 2

• 09:00 Good morning, orientation to the second day


• 09:15 Keynote: Sandra Cheyne


• 10:00 Refreshments


• 10:15 Key note: Leena Penttinen


• 11:00 Student Stories


• 11:45 Introduction to the afternoon programme


• 12:00 Lunch


• 13:30 Study visits (several options for all sectors)


• 18.00 Informal dinner and/or sauna by a lake

Wednesday 29 September, 2021 - Day 3

• 9:00–12:00 End of the conference:
  
  • Summary: what did I learn?
  
  
  • Meet and greet the gurus
  
  
  • Erasmus+ info sessions
  
  
  • EPALE info session
  
  


• 12:30 Lunch and farewell

Organisation respects the current COVID-19 situation

Currently the activity is planned to be hosted residentially in Finland. In case the COVID-19 situation prevails and prevents travelling, the organisers will look into the options of organising the activity either in blended form or online.