„Campus of Generations“ DART-Conference Demographic Change in Europe – Solutions for the Education, life-long learning, and job market Prague, 2011-06-28 Kerstin Grothe-Benkenstein Projectmanager UP Transfer GmbH at the University of Potsdam Knowledge and Technology Transfer
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„Campus of Generations“
DART-Conference
Demographic Change in Europe – Solutions for the Education, life-long learning, and job market
Prague, 2011-06-28
Kerstin Grothe-BenkensteinProjectmanager
UP Transfer GmbH at the University of PotsdamKnowledge and Technology Transfer
Prof. Dr. Dieter WagnerVice-President for Knowledge and Technology Transfer at Potsdam University
Project was developed in the context of the programme “older unemployed/older work force – experience meets challenges” of the ministry for labour, social, family and women affaires of the federal state Brandenburg
Co-operation partners
University of Potsdam Chamber of Industry and Commerce; employment agency; trade associations
1. Application (2 months before qualification starts)
2. Qualification (6 months – 1 semester)
Project Measures
Number of participants/group sizeAbout 12-15 participants (50+) and 12-15 students of Potsdam UniversityA ratio of 1:1 (participants: students) is to be aimedA regular team consists of two seniors and two students
Practical work: Participants (50+ academics) and students of the University work on scientific and topical tasks that are verbalized by companies of Brandenburg
Academic courses at Potsdam University
Special workshops to train different soft skills and management competencies
This project is easily transferable to other European regions.
Points to be considered: Suitable institution (University) to run the project Solid funding (no co-payment by the participants)Duration of the qualification: 6 monthMotivation of the participants to be qualified on an academic levelMotivation of the companies to accompany a team of students and unemployed graduatesEventually co-payment by the companies
The project was directly caused by the demographic change in the region.
It aimed at finding solutions to meet the challenges of demographic change and skills shortage.
It is suitable to give unemployed skilled people (50+) a new professional perspective.
We hope to be able to continue this very successfull project in Brandenburg and wish to find numbers of imitators in all european regions affected by demographic change and skills shortage.
June 28th 2011
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June 28th 2011
Thank you for your attention
Campus of Generations
UP Transfer GmbH at the University of PotsdamKnowledge and Technology TransferAm Neuen Palais 1014469 Potsdam