Educational counselling to improve the quality of life for people 55+

The initiative titled “Educational counselling to improve the quality of life for people 55+” focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals aged 55 and above through educational counseling. The project’s goal is to support people aged 55+ by creating an educational counselling service, training staff, and offering new learning opportunities through adult education centers.

The goal of the project is to develop and pilot an innovative, non-vocational educational counselling service for people aged 55+, strengthen the competencies of adult education staff through research and exchange of best practices, provide practical counselling support to older learners, and enhance opportunities for personal and educational development by integrating this service into the offerings of at least four adult education institutions.

• Three LTT Activity (Denmark, Türkiye, Iceland)
  Designing and piloting a non-vocational educational counselling model tailored to the needs of people aged 55+, aimed at supporting their lifelong learning and personal development.
• Creation of a Staff Guide
  Preparing a comprehensive and practical guide to support adult education staff in delivering effective counselling services for older learners.
• Exchange of Good Practices and Dissemination
  Organizing activities for the mutual exchange of experience and best practices between partner organizations, and disseminating project results to relevant stakeholders in the field of adult education.
• Project Management and Implementation
  Ensuring smooth coordination, monitoring, and implementation of project activities across all phases, with clear communication and responsibility-sharing between the partner institutions.

The project led to the creation of a new, non-vocational educational counselling service specifically designed for individuals aged 55 and above, addressing their unique learning and development needs. A practical guide was developed for adult education professionals, offering clear recommendations, implementation strategies, and ready-to-use templates to support the delivery of this service.

Through collaborative activities, at least six staff members from the two partner organizations enhanced their skills and knowledge in the field of adult education and counselling. As a result, the institutional capacities of both partner organizations were strengthened, enabling them to offer improved support to older learners.

Finally, the project contributed to the expansion of adult education services in both partner countries, enriching the existing educational landscape with innovative, non-professional counselling opportunities for the 55+ age group.

Running from December 2023 to May 2025, this international collaboration brings together partners from Germany (Schwerpunkt Zentrum) and Poland (Fundacja "Fundusz Inicjatyw"), working jointly to develop and implement innovative educational counselling services for people aged 55+. The partnership aims to support active aging, lifelong learning, and personal development by enhancing institutional capacity, staff competences, and the overall educational offer for older adults in both countries.