SOLARIS
Solutions for Age Related Issues in the Education Sector
2022 – 2024 | Erasmus+ KA220 project | 2021-1-CZ01-KA220-VET-000033227
About the Project
The Solaris project addresses the critical challenge of an ageing workforce within the European education sector. With a growing proportion of school staff aged over 50, it is vital to ensure age does not become a barrier to employment or professional development. Targeting school managers, policy makers, social partners, and particularly VET teachers and trainers, Solaris aims to provide practical tools and strategies for effective age management. By preparing educators for the evolving demographics of the workforce, the project supports sustainable employment practices and promotes inclusive working environments where employees of all ages can thrive.
Project Outputs
Solaris will produce a comprehensive suite of resources available in seven languages to support age management in education. These include a Case Study Collection showcasing 24 successful age management practices in schools, and a Case Study Analysis offering detailed recommendations and step-by-step guidance for implementing such practices. A Training Curriculum tailored for four target groups – teachers/trainers, school managers/directors, counsellors/educational consultants, and CPD trainers – will provide the necessary knowledge to design and deliver effective age management training. Additionally, an Introductory Training Program for school staff will offer foundational lessons on age-related issues and prepare educators for continuous professional development to meet changing workforce needs.
Project Materials
All the materials created within this project are available to the public for free.
Explore the challenges related to age that teachers face in the educational sector, and investigates strategies for age management to address these issues. Qualitative research report involving interviews with key stakeholders from six European countries.
Web Resource/Downloadable Material
Training curriculum outlining important topics needed to develop and/or provide training for the selected target group on age management in schools. Developed for the following target groups: teachers, counselors, school
managers, CPD trainers.
Web Resource/Downloadable Material
25 interviews with schools from all over Europe which have implemented successful age management practices in their institution.
Video Series/E-Book
A comprehensive set of introductory training materials tailored for use by educators of all types, which provide essential information on age management within educational settings.
E-Book/Web Resource
Meet the Team
Project Partners
- ProEduca (Czech Republic)
- Archivio della Memoria (Italy)
- A.S.I.E (Romania)
- CESUR (Spain)
- EIA-Atlântica (Portugal)
- SBTC (Turkey)
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