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Welcome to the SASSI Webinar!

15th June 201611:00 (CET)

The programme

Duration : 90 minutesObjectives :

To introduce the SASSI project objectives, activities and expected resultsIntroduce the SASSI Pilot Training of Trainers

TIME CONTENT

11.00 – 11.30 Introduction to the SASSI project

11.30 – 12.15 Introducing the SASSI Pilot Training of Trainers

Registration and selection of participants for

the SASSI Pilot Training of Trainers

12.15 – 12.30 Questions and Answers

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The SASSI Project:An introduction

Hilary Hale

What is the SASSI Project?

SASSI (The Silver Age, Silver Sage Initiative) is a 2 year project co-funded by Erasmus +

It aims to support the development of age -sensitive approaches to CPD for older learners and workers

Our Focus: The empowerment of the aging EU workforce

through lifelong learning and CPD

The SASSI Consortium

The consortium:

Austria (die Berater Unternehmensberatungs);Germany (BUPNET: Bildung und Project Netzwerk and BLINC: Blended Learning Institutions Cooperative);Netherlands (Drenthe College)Slovakia (CVNO: Centrum vzdelávanianeziskových organizácií);Portugal (Inovamais - Serviços de Consultadoria em Inovação Tecnológica, S.A.);UK (Apricot Training Management).

Why?

Older people are a large and growing part of the EU´s population and

this is changing our societies in important and fundamental ways.

Older persons wish to be active participants in their workplaces and

communities, but in many cases opportunities and facilities are not

available or accessible.

EU Country Men/WomenGeneral retirement age or

men/women

Austria (AT) 65 / 60 65 (2033)

Germany (DE) 65years 3months 67 (2031)

United Kingdom (UK) 65 / 62years 4months 67+ (2028), 68 (2046)

Portugal (PT) 66 66+ (2016)

Slovakia (SK)62 / 58years 3months-

6262+ (2017)

Mapped: how a demographic time bomb will transform the EU economy

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The age at which employees are retiring is increasi ng, with the average ( in the UK) now being 66–70 . CIPD 2014

The dependency ratio of people in the EU aged 65+ to those aged between 15 and 64 is projected to increase from a current rate of 27.8% to 50.1% in 2060.

The retirement age in most developed markets is 65 years, and has been such for some time. However , life expectancy, which was 69 years back in 1950 has risen to roughly 81 today and should cross 85 before 2050.

Portugal is ahead of other nations in Europe in planning for the explosive costs of an ageing population.

Experience of unfair disadvantage as a result of being perceived as too young or too old

People are wanting to, or having to, work for longer than ever before.

This is a cause for concern for both employers and older workers if skills, and therefore productivity and employability, deteriorate with age.

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The workforce is ageing… and public attitudes are changing

In a recent survey:Over 3/4 of respondents said that the ‘experience of workers aged 50 or over’ was a main benefit of having them in their organisation

Compared to their younger counterparts, employers said workers aged 50 or over were more (21%) or equally (68%) productive

74% of respondents aged 50+ said they would still like to be in work between the ages of 60 and 65

Even amongst those already retired:

� More than 1/5 missed work and almost 1/4 wished they had worked longer

� 36% would advise someone who was thinking about stopping work altogether and retiring to ‘consider switching to flexible or part time work for a period first’

The Outlook for Older Workers

Older workers increasingly protected against age discrimination by policies and practices. Increasing older worker demand for PT and flexible work Training demand will increase to enable workers to have skills relevant to changing work environments. Stereotypes change slowly and older workers may continue to be negatively affected in the near future.Uncertainty relating to changes to retirement practice will reduce over time.

What we would like to see happening….

No-one is denied developmental opportunities as a result of their age Managers and staff of all ages recognise the personal and business benefits of continued development in later life Training is delivered in an appropriate context, and is age-sensitive and responsive staff needs E-training is delivered in combination with more traditional in-work training opportunities

What we hope to achieve

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The goal of the SASSI project is to give people the

opportunity to maintain a productive working life

by focusing on the updating and upskilling of this

ageing workforce.

It seeks to provide Trainers and Employers with a

range of skills, tools and techniques to help

them support older learners and workers more

effectively.

Underpinning Issues:

� Aging population and workforce

� Lack of engagement in CPD by 50+ employees and active job seekers

� Raising of the pension age

� Maintaining productivity, motivation and engagement in older workers

The issues we aim to address:

� How do older learners differ from younger learners?

� What is an age-sensitive approach to learning?

� How do you empower an aging workforce?

� How can you motivate older adults to see the importance of CPD?

� How should employers and VET organisations responding to the needs of the older workforce?

In Summary

Our Proposed Solutions: � A Needs Analysis including :

� The demographic and policy context in each country

� How older people learn

� The motivations of older learners

� A practical ‘Toolbox’ for Trainers including:

� The SASSI Hub/Platform for access to resources and sharing ideas

� A blended-learning modular training course for trainers on delivering age-sensitive CPD

� Guidance, Training and Coaching products

� A competence validation and certification system for trainers

� A Repository of articles and research materials

The Target Groups:

� VET and CVT providers + HR managers

� 50+ people in VET (employees + jobseekers)

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Blended Learning Course

Training of Trainers on age-sensitive approaches in CPD and training

Sabine Wiemann

Overview

Training approach Phases Target groupsObjectivesMain topicsTools and instruments

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Training approach

Blended learning – mix of learning modalities: e.g.� Self-directed and self-paced eLearning� Group work� Workshops� Self-reflective practice� Discussion forums� Webinar� Practice project� Networking� etc.

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Phases

Preliminary phase: 12.09. to 23.09.2016� Webinar: Who is who, expectations, introduction to

preparatory activities� Self-directed eLearning� Tools (SASSI Hub)

F2F: 26-30.09.2016� 5-day training course in Porto, Portugal

Follow-up phase: 01.10.2016 to 31.01.2017� Implementing learning projects and assessment� Networking

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Target groups

Trainers in VET and Adult EducationTrainers for continuous professional development (CPD) and employability (both in and out of the workplace)

Objectives

The blended learning course aims to enable participants to:

plan, develop and implement age-sensitive CPD and training offers assess their impact among mature adults

With the ultimate aim to:

help mature employees to be more involved in CPD and maximize their possibilities of keeping their job (or evolving in their careers);empower 50+ job seekers to promote their employability

Main topics

eLearning:� How do older people

learn� Introduction to

principles and benefitsof validation

Face-to-Face:� How do older people

learn� Applying Age-sensitive

CPD – what does it mean in practice?

� Learning project(transfer into practice)

� Validation by means ofLEVEL5

Preparatory and follow-up phase accompanied by networking and tutoring

eLearning

How do older peoplelearn:� Context of the aging

workforce� Benefits of CPD for an

aging workforce� Learning processes,

obstacles and abilities of older people

� Perception about older learners and workers

Validation:� Benefits and principles� EU-context� Validation system

LEVEL5

Face-to-Face1. How do older people learn:

� Learning processes of older learners

� Age-sensitive learning methods

2. Applying Age-sensitive CPD:

� Motivational aspects� Design age-sensitive learning� Needs analysis � Action planning

3. Learning project:

� Own learning project� Exemplary projects

4. Validation:

� LEVEL5 procedures and elements

� Hands-on

Tools and instruments

For the training we will use:SASSI Hub:� eLearning� Networking� ePortfolios� Access to LEVEL5 validation software

LEVEL5 (incl. software):� Developing and documenting learning projects� Assessing competence developments� Generating learning certificates

SASSI Hub

The hub is an e-platformdesigned to support adult education professionals, interested in getting to know the SASSI age-sensitive approach and testing it into their training practices

SASSI Hub

SASSI hub offers:� Self-learning resources to

explore the topic of age-sensitive training and integrate the information acquired during the face to face course

� Free access to the SASSI repository , to make use of several resources, such as researches, articles, statistics and best practices on age-sensitive training

SASSI Hub

SASSI hub offers:� LEVEL5 validation software ,

to assess personal, social and organisational competence developments in non - and informal learning settings

� An easy tool to create personal e-portfolios , where collecting and making visible all evidences of personal skills and competences

SASSI Hub

SASSI hub offers:� A virtual space to describe and

share with Europeancolleagues learning projectsdeveloped along the line of the SASSI methodology

� Networking tools , to share ideas, best practices, news, with adult education specialists throughout Europe

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Participants for SASSI Pilot ToT

Ana Solange LealHilary Hale2016.06.15

Who can participate?

The course addresses VET/Adult Education trainersfor CPD (both in and out of the workplace) andemployability.

To be part of this course, trainers should:

Live in the United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Slovakia or The Netherlands;Regularly deliver training to mature adults (50+ learners);Have an intermediate/advanced knowledge of the English language;

Be interested and commit to attend all parts of the ToT programme.

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How to register?

VET/Adult Education trainers interested in joining thecourse should contact the partner in their country andexpress this wish. Send also you CV!!

Where to find the contacts?http://www.sassi-project.eu/consortium

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Requirement

As part of the registration process, participants are requiredto sign a Declaration of Commitment expressing theircommitment to implement at national level the skills andknowledge gained during the ToT.

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Target

Up to 21 VET/Adult Education trainers will be participating in the SASSI ToT.

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What is involved, when and where?

Webinar 2: 12th September at 11.00 CET

Pre-course research and self study

The ‘face-to-face’ Course: � Venue: Porto, Portugal� Monday 26th to Friday 30th September 2016

� Course start: 15.30 on Monday 26th (allowing for travel in the morning ).

� Course end: 11.00 am on Friday 30th (allowing for travel in the afternoon)

� Attendance is required on all 5 days

The Learning Project: October - November 2016

Evaluation and Certifications: November 2016

Total time to complete the programme = approx. 60 hours

The Finances

A grant contribution is available towards the costs of attending the SASSI ‘face-to-face’ part of the course.

Travel costsDistance Band 100-199km = up to 275€Distance Band >2000km = up to 360€(0-99km = 0€)

Subsistence Costs

Grant per participant = 500.00€

This learning module has been developed as part of an Erasmus+ KA2 project

– The Silver Age Silver Sage Initiative (SASSI) project – and is

funded with support from the European Commission.

This publication reflects the views of the authors only, and the Commission

cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the

information contained therein.

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Questions and Answers

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Thank you for your participation!

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