KEVA-project

Introduction:

KEVA-project focuses on the internationalization of vocational education and training. International partner organizations are located in Tansania, Zambia, Botswana, namibia and Nepal. The project is carried out by a network of 10 Finnish vocational institutions co-ordinated by Koulutuskeskus Agricola. The main objectives of the project are to increase students' and teachers' understanding of global development issues, to provide them opportunities to to work in multicultural environment, and to encourage them to participate in voluntary work. KEVA project aims also at creating sustainable and open partnership between the Finnish institutions and the organisations abroad.

Durign it's first operational year, KEVA-project has been seeking possible placements for Finnish students and teachers in co-operation with various development agencies and Finnish embassies and teachers have made preparatory visits to the project sights.

Partners:

Vantaa Vocational College Varia
Bovallius ammattiopisto
WinNova West Coast Education Ltd
Ylivieska Vocational College
Helsinki Diakonia College
Vocational College Luovi
Jyväskylä Educational Consortium
Tampere Upper Secondary Education
Omnia - Joint Authority of Education in Espoo Region
Koulutuskeskus Agricola

Duration:

2009-2012

Funding:

Finnish National Board of Education

Contact Person at Tampere College:

Ms. Anna-Maija Siirtonen
mobile:  +358 40 800 4018 
anna-maija.siirtonen@tampere.fi