Slovenian adult education scene
The enchanting power of handwriting
In January 2024, Celje implemented the project titled We Like to Write by Hand. This year's theme was The Record of Time About Us. We were invited to reflect on the kind of life we live, the values...
50 years of forest learning trails in Slovenia
Slovenia's forest learning trails celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2024. The late Dr Milan Ciglar (1923–1977) brought this idea from the German cultural environment, where a visit to the forest learning trail (Waldlehrpfad) was primarily intended for families. The...
Project Young wECO and its adventures
At the end of 2023, the activities of the Young wECO project were completed at the Burja Institute. Over the past two years, we have been combining the creativity and art of young people as a driving force for future progress in the field of ecological awareness. We...
Young people with a criminal history can integrate successfully into society
Young people with a criminal history are generally among the discriminated groups of the population, facing difficulties in entering the job market and often belonging to the most socially vulnerable groups. With the project Inclusive Approach to Social Rehabilitation...
Festival of the Third Age 2023 and my impressions
It is important that older people, especially those who are newly retired or nearing the end of their working careers, visit the Festival of the Third Age. There, they receive information on how to fill any void meaningfully after retirement. The exhibitors offer a...
Developing basic competencies for reintegration and active involvement in the social and work environment upon release
In the Radeče Correctional Home, young individuals aged 14 to 23 are serving sentences for committing criminal offences. The primary aim of their involvement is the rehabilitation of these young individuals, shaping meaningful values, fostering responsibility and developing social competencies alongside education and vocational training. Continue Reading Developing basic competencies for reintegration and active involvement in the social and work environment upon release
Blind and visually impaired hikers completed the Slovenian mountain trail
Since last year's blog in the SIAE Newsletter, blind and visually impaired people, as well as people with other disabilities, have been welcomed by many . At the beginning of June, we climbed the Paški Kozjak Ridge to Basališče and descended to Vitanje, where we...
September is the month for knowledge
Many adults interested in enrolling in formal or non-formal education visit the Koper in September. Some contemplate acquiring new skills well before September, setting educational goals in advance....