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IMPROVING EMPLOYABILITY AND LABOUR INSERTION OF YOUNG PEOPLE AS A STRATEGY FOR TALENT RETENTION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY

Employability and labour insertion of young people is a critical issue in the current socio-economic scenario. This is the reason why public authorities and institutions have to play an important role and not to avoid the responsibility they have with society. In this sense, the education system in general and the University system in particular are called to play a key role in order to achieve this objective. However, they have also to consider the “alma mater” character of the University in the sense that its role is to engender and change people through science and knowledge and train free citizens with democratic convictions, critical thinking and ethical commitment. We also have to bear in mind that the mission of the University is to train students in those skills and competences demanded by employers, thus contributing to the socio-economic development of the area.
 

Teach the Kids Coding!

Over six weeks this spring some of the young minds of Kristiansand have gotten an exciting introduction into the inner workings of the digital world when Lær Kidsa Koding (Teach the kids coding!) returned to Kristiansand public library this February. More than 20 children between the ages of 8 and 12 came by to join in on some fun and interactive tasks, including making games and programming LEGO robots.

Bologna attracts young and cultured immigrants

Young or very young, still have not built their family, a high educational level and in 60% of cases are Italian. They are the immigrants of Bologna, as in the research of the municipality. The analysis also reveals that the town's population grows thanks to new arrivals.

INTERCOMUNALE LEIEDAL. Peer Review Reports, INT-HERIT Project

During the transnational meeting celebrated last February in the kortrijk region in Belgium, the INT-HERIT team had the possibility to visit two important sites. Both of them cultural heritage looking to be managed in an integrated and innovative way.

Spaces for smart specialisation: spaces and places where smart specialisation takes shape

The urban economy is changing, and so are the locational needs for companies and workers. How can cities cope with this? URBACT IN FOCUS partners reflected on the development of new workspaces and places, in the context of smart specialisation strategies of cities and regions during the Transnational Workshop held in Bordeaux from 22-24 November 2017.

AGRI-URBAN LEGACY

AGRI-URBAN has arrived to the end of its implementation in the frame of the URBACT Programme.

This last article is the summary of two texts included in the final publications produced by experts and partners of this Project and offers an overview of the itinerary followed during the past 30 months.

We kindly invite you to read the set of publications and videos created and particularly to benefit from the Integrated Action Plans approved by the eleven cities involved in AGRI-URBAN. All documents and videos are accessible on this website and the YouTube project page.