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Lifelong Learning Centres in Iceland 2004
Learning Centres in Iceland
• Each of the nine Centres is set up in its own way
• Managed jointly by the municipality and the educational and employment sectors in the region.
• The program the Centres offer differ as each centre is responsible for identifying the need in its region
• Acting as a broker between those who need courses in a particular field and those who can offer courses in that field
• Or they organize courses and programmes of their own
Central Aim and Objectives
• Reinforce the working sector and the society with lifelong learning
• Facilitate access to lifelong learning in order to elevate the standard of settlement in the region and contribute to the regional development in the area
• Bring learning closer to home • To lead and take initiative to learning with
diverse goals and approaches• Promote lifelong learning• Elevate the educational standard in rural
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The activities• Short or long courses• ICT, languages • Recreational courses like kayak and sewing• Offer companies systematic planning of
staff development and regular follow-up of this.
• Tailor made courses for companies• Second Chance Schools• Deliver remote university studies and
support university students
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“Kvasir” The Association of Lifelong Learning Centres outside the Capital
• A network of Learning Centres
• Regular meetings and seminars
• Sharing experiences• Acts as a united front
towards the government, partners and co – workers
• Each Centre is indepentent with its own steering board
