Slovenian adult education scene
The Century of Knowledge
The monograph The Century of Knowledge, published by the Association of Slovenian AECs, provides an overview of the journey taken by adult education centres and indicates the path we would like to tread in the future.
Until you learn Slovenian, you are like a bubble of silence
As part of the Initial Integration of Immigrants project at the Cene Štupar in Ljubljana, we teach participants the Slovenian language through everyday topics. These include, for example, family,...
International cooperation and success story at Jesenice AEC
The conclusion of 2022 was marked by an award – the fourth Apple of Quality for Jesenice . This time we received it for the Chain Experiment in Preschool project, which is characterised by two...
The successful completion of Project GLAS
Four years ago, the so called public service that includes guidance activities in ALE was introduced to Slovenian adult education. This ensured systematic development but, above all, permanent and free accessibility of this activity to all adults, including those who participate less frequently in learning or who decide not to participate in support activities due to various obstacles.
Self-Directed Learning Centre in Novo mesto
In August, a woman named Lorenz from Hong Kong visited us at the Self-Directed Learning Centre in Novo mesto, wanting greater involvement in the local community. The clean air and abundant untouched nature amidst beautiful valleys, mountains and the sea attracted her...
More than 6,700 adults acquired new knowledge
In October, the projects under the public tender Acquisition of basic and professional competences 2018-2022 were completed. For four years, as part of the projects, we implemented numerous and diverse educational programmes/training, strengthening the competences of...
Employing the elderly will soon no longer be a matter of choice but of necessity
With the project, we raise awareness among employers and HR departments about the importance of including seniors in the labour market. The population pyramids of the project’s partner countries show that due to the ageing of the population and the extension of life expectancy, the inclusion of seniors in the work process is inevitable.
Summer trips and inclusive hikes
"Blind and visually impaired hikers who, under the auspices of the InPlaninec committee of the Alpine Association of Slovenia, are conquering the Slovenian mountain trail, are also happy to participate in inclusive hikes, where we meet people with other disabilities....