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Young people Blog Entry 0 replies9 resources 05-May-2007 Sakari Saukkonen
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Reform Programme 2005–2008 for Growth and Jobs: a perspective on the education of young people Reform Programme 2005–2008 for Growth and Jobs: a perspective on the education of young people [ Download ] (reform programme.doc - 30.50 Kb ) Preview
The objectives of Finland’s national employment policy include increasing the rate of employment and improving the functioning of the labour market. The attainment of these goals can be supported by extending careers at both the entry and exit ends. People should stay in work longer, and young people should be able to enter the world of work earlier
Problems in decision-making regarding education and career Problems in decision-making regarding education and career [ Download ] (Career_choice_problems_final.doc - 29.00 Kb ) Preview
In his study, Jukka Lerkkanen (2002) surveyed the dysfunctional thoughts that hinder the reaching of educational and career choice goals, in addition to examining the connection of such thoughts with the progress of polytechnic school studies and the guidance needs of students.
Early intervention Early intervention [ Download ] (Early intervention.doc - 28.50 Kb ) Preview
Brief review...Guidance services represent a pivotal component of the preventive efforts of schools and educational institutions. In Finland, the new national core curricula obligate schools and educational institutions to compile a plan for pupil and student welfare services
Student guidance at the Open University of Jyväskylä Student guidance at the Open University of Jyväskylä [ Download ] (guidance at open university.doc - 57.50 Kb ) Preview
Ulla Maija Valleala - The purpose of the Open University is to promote educational and regional equality and offer the opportunity for lifelong learning for all those interested in university studies, irrespective of their age, prior education or place of residence. The tasks and objectives of educational guidance at the Open University of Jyväskylä are defined on the basis of the above-mentioned tasks
Higher education career and educational guidance services Higher education career and educational guidance services [ Download ] (Higher education career and educational guidance services.doc - 25.50 Kb ) Preview
Brief overview. The career guidance services offered on the higher education level also require development. According to the OECD reviews (2004), career guidance services do not exist at all in several countries. A development objective specific to higher education career guidance services is that they should be diversified. In addition, the decision-making concerning the provision of career guidance services should be enhanced
Educational Choices At Higher Education Institutions Educational Choices At Higher Education Institutions [ Download ] (educational choices at HE.doc - 37.50 Kb ) Preview
Päivi Vuorinen, Institute for Educational Research, University of Jyväskylä - In our research, the foundations of applying to higher education institutions and the educational choices of young people in the dual system of Finnish higher education, in which the polytechnic and university sector function side by side, were clarified. The study sample (n=1 890) was gathered from those applying to higher education institutions in the spring of 2001.
Guidance services for young people in Finland Guidance services for young people in Finland [ Download ] (Developing youth guidance services in Finland.doc - 41.00 Kb ) Preview
Brief overview. Developing guidance services for young people involves the sectors of basic education, general upper secondary education as well as vocational education and training and higher education (universities and polytechnics). Development measures are also required for preventing the social exclusion of young people outside formal education and training.
Educational and vocational guidance in schools Educational and vocational guidance in schools [ Download ] (Educational and vocational guidance in schools.doc - 30.50 Kb ) Preview
The challenges of developing youth career guidance services include the accessibility, quality and diversity of guidance services in schools and in regional, multidisciplinary cooperation networks
This section contains documents, translated from Finnish to English, on issues related to guidance for young people in Finland
Guidance for adults Blog Entry 0 replies6 resources 05-May-2007 Sakari Saukkonen
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Geronet – Integrating seniors with the information society Geronet – Integrating seniors with the information society [ Download ] (Geronet.ENG.doc - 34.50 Kb ) Preview
Anneli Hietaluoma - In the autumn of 2000 the Jyväskylä Summer University initiated an education, research and development project called Geronet –Integrating seniors with the information society (Ikääntyvät tietoyhteiskuntaan) (www.cec.jyu.fi/kesayo/geronet), which is partly financed by the Finnish National Board of Education
Rehabilitative employment activities Rehabilitative employment activities [ Download ] (Rehabilitative employment activities.doc - 26.50 Kb ) Preview
The act on rehabilitative employment services (189/2001) regulates the measures which are used to break long-term unemployment
Guidance services for unemployed adults Guidance services for unemployed adults [ Download ] (Guidance services for unemployed adults.doc - 26.50 Kb ) Preview
Career guidance has been shown to prevent long-term unemployment. Public employment services emphasize precisely this prevention in their operations. Strong cooperation strategies of employment authorities, private and public local actors and educational organizations have been proven to support the re-entry of unemployed adults into working life or education. (OECD 2004.)
Adult education Adult education [ Download ] (Adult education.doc - 32.00 Kb ) Preview
Brief overview. The educational legislation reform (1998) amended the regulations so that they are independent of the way in which education is provided. The regulations on basic education, general upper secondary education and vocational education and training therefore apply to both youth and adult education.
Guidance services for the aging population Guidance services for the aging population [ Download ] (Guidance services for the aging population.doc - 29.50 Kb ) Preview
The aging population and problems in pension arrangements in several EU member states call for raising the age of retirement and more flexible forms of retiring. According to the OECD reviews, policy makers have not really supported active aging by creating new kinds of services. Employers and employee representatives can promote or take initiative in developing guidance services for the aging population as partnerships between public and private organizations. (OECD 2004.)
Guidance services for adults in Finland Guidance services for adults in Finland [ Download ] (Developing guidance services for adults in Finland.doc - 29.00 Kb ) Preview
Brief overview. Finland has two established guidance service systems that complement one another when it comes to both activity and objectives: guidance provided by educational institutions and the career-planning as well as the training and occupational information service provided by employment authorities
This section contains documents, translated from Finnish to English, on issues related to guidance for adults in Finland.
Widening access Blog Entry 0 replies3 resources 05-May-2007 Sakari Saukkonen
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05-May-2007 13:27:29
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Web-based resource-centre for period of work experience (comprehensive school, grades 7-9) Web-based resource-centre for period of work experience (comprehensive school, grades 7-9) [ Download ] (Web-based resource-centre.doc - 451.50 Kb ) Preview
Jaana Kettunen, Institute for Educational Research - project report
The Development Of A Regional Guidance Network As A System The Development Of A Regional Guidance Network As A System [ Download ] (CHANCES_project_article.pdf - 755.15 Kb ) Preview
Seija Nykänen, Merja Karjalainen, Raimo Vuorinen, Lea Pöyliö; University of Jyväskylä, Institute for Educational Research - The aim of the CHANCES subproject of the Institute for Educational Research (IER) was to gain an understanding of guidance service arrangements as a whole by assessing, consulting and studying regional, multiprofessional and cross-sectoral guidance cooperation. A systemic model was constructed during the project in which guidance is examined as regional service arrangements
Improving the accessibility of guidance services in Finland Improving the accessibility of guidance services in Finland [ Download ] (Improving the accessibility of guidance in Finland.doc - 27.50 Kb ) Preview
By using more flexible and diverse working methods, including the use of information and communication technology as well as telephone services, the accessibility of services can be improved. This is why Finland has also developed more flexible and diverse means of providing educational and career guidance
This section contains documents, translated from Finnish to English, on improving the accessibility of guidance and counselling, including a brief review of the issue and reports on two relevant CHANCES projects.
Improving systems Blog Entry 0 replies6 resources 05-May-2007 Sakari Saukkonen
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05-May-2007 12:57:59
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Guidance review by the OECD Guidance review by the OECD [ Download ] (OECDn arviointi_en.doc - 29.50 Kb ) Preview
The OECD evaluated the effectiveness of national career guidance policies for young people and adults during the years 2001–2003. The review report was published on 16 February 2004.
Interaction between research and instruction for the development of the guidance and counselling field Interaction between research and instruction for the development of the guidance and counselling field [ Download ] (research.doc - 92.00 Kb ) Preview
Välijärvi, Jouni & Lairio, Marjatta - 15 page report, with extensive references
Laws and regulations Laws and regulations [ Download ] (Laws and regulations.doc - 27.50 Kb ) Preview
A central starting point for developing and implementing guidance services is provided by the legislation.
Basis for the development of the educational system and educational guidance in Finland Basis for the development of the educational system and educational guidance in Finland [ Download ] (Basis for the development of the educational system and educational guidance in Finland.doc - 34.50 Kb ) Preview
Brief document covering: Policy premises of the educational system | Curriculum reform | Instruction and guidance | More effective use of information and communication technology | Internationalization | Administrative reform
Descriptions of regional projects on guidance activities Descriptions of regional projects on guidance activities [ Download ] (regional projects.doc - 160.00 Kb ) Preview
Merja Karjalainen & Helena Kasurinen - During the development project on educational and vocational guidance, new operational models and good practices have been created for different regions, and seventeen good practices for regional projects have been selected for this report.
The development of a guidance service system in vocational education and training The development of a guidance service system in vocational education and training [ Download ] (development of guidance in VET.doc - 66.50 Kb ) Preview
Seija Nykänen, Merja Karjalainen, Lea Pöyliö, Institute for Educational Research... The Finnish National Board of Education has launched a development project for educational and vocational guidance in basic, upper secondary and adult education...
This section contains documents, translated from Finnish to English, on improving systems for careers guidance and counselling, including reports on projects, legislation, and the interaction between research and practice.
Työskentelyn aloitus Blog Entry 1 reply 15-April-2005 Merja Karjalainen
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15-April-2005 13:25:28
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Yhteisesti valitut teemat

Kansallisen ryhmän käynnistystilaisuudessa tiistaina 12.4.2005 käytiin keskustelua asiakkaiden ohjaustarpeiden ja ohjauspalvelujen tarjonnan välisestä suhteesta. Erityisesti tarkasteltiin seuraavien ryhmien tilannetta:

* maahanmuuttajat

* erityistä tukea tarvitsevat (esim. liikunta-, kuulo- ja näkövammaiset) sekä koti- ja koulukodeissa asuvat lapset ja nuoret

* vailla koulutusta tai koulutuspaikkaa olevat nuoret ja aikuiset

Mitkä edellisten ryhmien ohjaustarpeista jäävät "katveeseen"? Mitkä tekijät vaikuttavat siihen, että nykyiset ohjauspalvelut eivät vastaa em. ryhmien ohjaustarpeisiin ja kysyntään? Millaisia toimivia käytäntöjä on tällä hetkellä olemassa? Mitä aiheeseen liittyvää tutkimusta tai millaisia kehittämishankkeita on olemassa? Mihin tutkimusta tai kehittämishankkeita tulisi jatkossa kohdentaa?

terv. Merja Karjalainen