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Inclusion through the workplace – Vantaa upskilling solutions

The Urban Growth Vantaa project (Urbaania kasvua Vantaa in Finnish) co-created and piloted upskilling solutions in Vantaa-based small- and medium-sized companies (SMEs). Inclusion through the workplace proved to be a particularly successful experiment that promoted upskilling benefits for both the employer and the employees. This article illustrates the process of engaging employers and working adults in skills development in the workplace.

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The GSIP Project story during 2021 – Journal 3

This is the third Journal of the EU (Urban Innovative Actions – UIA) funded GSIP (Growth and Social Investments Pacts) Project, one of the main instruments used by the City of Vantaa in Finland to develop a solid local jobs and skills agenda applying a labour market innovation discourse that interrelates innovation with inclusive business growth. It was compiled by the UIA Expert of the Project within the context of the Task B’ “Capturing knowledge” (development of documentation and outputs that will capture and disseminate the lessons learnt and good practices for a wider audience) that UIA Experts shall perform during their activities.

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How could independent Research Organizations contribute to the development of local jobs and skills agendas? Lessons from the Vantaa GSIP Project

This is the web-article No. 7 of the GSIP (Growth and Social Investments Pacts) Project, an initiative of the City of Vantaa (FI) to develop an innovative local jobs and skills agenda. It provides readers with on the ground information about the contribution of Finnish research community to the successful design and implementation of the Vantaa GSIP Project.

Growth through competence management

One part of the Urban Growth in Vantaa project included in spring 2021 a coaching programme for competence management and development called ”Competencies for Growth” (OSKA for short) for Vantaa SMEs. Work on the programme was begun in 2020 to meet challenges experienced by companies as a result of technological changes, and it was first developed with partner companies.  OSKA was warmly welcomed by SMEs, and there was a clear need for coaching in competence management. Competence management and development were made transparent and actively developed processes with the support of an external coach.

Municipalities as drivers of change in the regeneration of urban labour markets – The paradigm of the GSIP Project “Updating skills for employees” model

This is the second Zoom-in of the EU (Urban Innovative Actions – UIA) funded GSIP (Growth and Social Investments Pacts) Project, one of the main instruments used by the City of Vantaa in Finland to develop a solid local jobs and skills agenda applying a labour market innovation discourse that interrelates innovation with inclusive business growth. It concerns a challenging issue of the active employment discourse in Europe: the role of Municipalities as drivers of change in the regeneration of urban labour markets through the design and provision of tailor made human resources development services to small and medium size companies.

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Communication and dissemination strategies of local jobs and skills agendas – Lessons from the Vantaa GSIP Project Communication Plan

This is the web-article No. 6 of the GSIP (Growth and Social Investments Pacts) Project, an initiative of the City of Vantaa (FI) to develop an innovative local jobs and skills agenda. It provides readers with on the ground information about the design and implementation of the overall communication strategy during the development of the Vantaa GSIP Project.

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The paradigm of vocational education and training services in the Vantaa GSIP Project – The role of the Vantaa Vocational College Varia

This is the web-article No. 5 of the GSIP (Growth and Social Investments Pacts) Project, an initiative of the City of Vantaa (FI) to develop an innovative local jobs and skills agenda. It provides readers with a case study about the strong impact of Vocational Education and Training (VET) services designed and offered by municipality VET providers, discussing the role of the Vantaa Vocational College Varia.