As a result of various studies, it is known (OECD 2011) that in many countries, the provision of social and health services is fragmented, and is based more on the provider rather than on the target group. Although the number of users of social services has increased, they are still used by a relatively small proportion of the elderly. The aim of this project “Age-friendly society – Innovation, education and technological solutions” [AIET] is to develop a review, a course program and innovative solutions and or/prototypes in the field of health promotion and active-ageing. The project is aimed at ageing people whose well-being is being promoted through: higher education institutions, businesses and organizations providing communities health and social services, local municipalities. To reach this goal the project focuses on transnational cooperation between partners with different experience and know-how to learn from one another and exchange practices. The project Innovative side is the innovative solutions or prototypes that help elderly to age actively and prevent them from becoming helpless in the future.The activities planned under the project have all the intended results:- One (1) mapping of the best/innovative practices (completed review) with complimenting articles that will lead to identification of the needs of different countries to improve the well-being of the elderly.- At least three (3) innovative product /service solutions and/or prototypes that have been developed to improve the quality of life of the elderly people.- One (1) active-ageing design course on health and social service theme that has been developed for higher education institutions in all partner countries.- Two (2) multiplier events on the results of the project has taken place.

The main aim of the project was to educate teachers and adult trainers, strengthen their competence and knowledge to work with refugees which will lead to a more efficient integration.The first priority of integration is to acquire the language of the new resident. Therefore during all visits, language learning methods were studied, learnt and practiced. Sugesto (project partner), demonstrated new developments of the methods that are based on suggestopedia. Sugestopedia, as a new method provided by Sugesto (project partner), was practiced as well as Norwegian language learning methods since these partners had more experience in implementing the responsive language methodology. The aim of the project was also to combine language learning and vocational training to develop methods for achieving better results and get the target group (refugees/other migrants) more involved in the process. Therefore, methods of integrated career development and language learning were practiced (e.g. Jobpics, work practice, language learning methods for the illiterate etc.). The project had 4 Learning/Teaching/Training Activities – contact-seminars. The seminars took place as follows: first – November 2016 in Estonia (Haapsalu); second – April 2017 in Portugal; third – September 2017 in Norway; fourth – January 2018 in Estonia (Tallinn). Since Estonia had two partners in the project the opening and final seminar took place in Estonia. Transnational project meetings took place concurrently with the learning and training seminars enabling professional discussions between learners and project team members during joint dinners and lunches. This proved to be a valuable approach since a lot of direct, hands-on feedback was received and discussed. When compared to the feedback form summaries, it became evident, that participants gave relatively short answers to the feedback questions whereas during professional discussions in the evenings etc., much more detailed and thorough feedback was received that was very useful when planning next events. The best practices gained and shared during the project included:==>Efficient use of volunteers in working with refugees (Portugal, Estonia)==>Efficient and innovative language learning methods (Estonia,Sugesto, Norway)==>Language cafes (Estonia)==>Integrated language learning and work practice methods; Jobspics, work practice for intergrating refugees in the local communities, community celebrations and events (Norway)==> ways how to address learning and working needs and potential of different target groups of refugees: the illiterate, women refugees.To sum up all relevant outcomes of the project and most valuable lessons learned, a finalizing conference was organised in Tallinn, Estonia, at the end of the project, January 2018. Several ideas for future co-operation also were discussed during the final event. Among other impacts, the leading partner, LOVL, initiated a county-wide network of specialists, officials and volunteers that are involved in the integration of refugees. Joint effort, joint learning included also professional discussions and experience change, where the direct impact of the project was more close co-operation network in Läänemaa (Lääne County). Through such co-operation and learning it became evident that an important aspect of intergration is psychological work, working with trauma and adaptation. Municipality workers, who had no experience whatsoever with the refugee work, could get introduced and practice concrete methods, how to teach languages, how to approach employment issues, how to understand different needs of refugees when we talk about integrating different cultural aspects. The general attitude of participants, who had no experience with working with the refugees became investigative and proactive. This can be considered as a very important dimension of the impact by the project, in addition to gaining concrete skills and knowledge.

The LeaderSHIP project brings together main industry leaders, EU and national social partners representatives, regional clusters and education providers to collectively boost innovation, competitiveness and resilience in the European shipbuilding sector and the entire maritime value chain, through the development of a sectoral skills strategy, the design and implementation of EU-level training and by building sustainable cooperation of the EU Shipbuilding and Maritime Pact for Skills. Building upon the results of previous Blueprint projects and the knowledge and expertise of the partners, the LeaderSHIP project will design and implement secondary and tertiary training for up- and reskilling current and future workers in key areas to support the industry in meeting the needs of the twin digital and green transition. The project will deliver the current and emerging skills to reduce the carbon footprint of the industry and accelerating the use of renewable energies and new fuels and electrical power. The project will also deliver key skills for the digitalisation of the design and production processes and remote and connected maritime operations. The Project is organised in a top-down approach, it will deliver EU-level courses and qualifications and establish the mechanisms for their recognition and implementation in the different countries and companies in the partnership to facilitate workers and learners mobility. The courses will make use of innovative methodologies and technologies incl. e-learning, WBL and blended learning approaches. Rooted in the EU sectoral social dialogue between employers and workers representatives the Project aims to enlarge and strengthen the existing large-scale partnership by engaging stakeholders across EU maritime ecosystems to promote sustainable cooperation on skills mobilise resources, incentivise upskilling and reskilling actions and promote inter-company and business-education partnerships and collaboration in Europe.