Career55+
Practical solutions that support the skills development and well-being of people aged 55 and over and improve labor market matching in a changing work environment.
Changes in working life, such as digitalization, the rise of remote work, and new ways of working, require constant adaptation from employees. At the same time, an aging workforce, retirements, skills shortages, and evolving skills need challenge companies. The increasing retirement age makes it essential to invest in career management, especially to ensure that people aged 55 and over can continue working and participating in the labor market.
The project emphasizes career management as a key solution to labor market matching challenges. It helps extend careers, strengthen motivation, and promote well-being across different life situations, while increasing companies’ ability to support the skills development of people aged 55 and over.
The aim is to develop practical solutions that support the skills development and well-being of people aged 55 and over and improve labor market matching in a changing work environment.
Project Goals
ln this project, career management focuses on supporting the work career and motivation of employees over 55, considering different life situations. The goal of career management is to promote employee well-being and competence in a proactive manner.
The project aims to:
- Support the strengthening of skills and well-being among people aged 55 and over in working life by developing tools for self-assessment and competence development.
- Improve labor market matching by identifying skill gaps and developing solutions in collaboration with employers and regional employment actors.
- Create a digital tool for upskilling to be used by jobseekers, employees, employers, and employment services in planning individualized support.
- Develop a career management model and guide to help employers support the continued careers and effective use of skills among aging workers.
Duration
1.5.2025–30.4.2028
Funding
The project is co-funded by the European Social Fund plus (ESF+).
Project Consortium
This collaborative project is carried out by Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (main coordinator) together with Tampere University of Applied Sciences and Centria University of Applied Sciences.
Contact Information
Elina Förster, Project Manager
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
elina.forster [at] metropolia.fi (elina[dot]forster[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
+358 40 184 1947
Päivi Heimonen, Project Manager
Tampereen University of Applied Sciences
paivi.heimonen [at] tuni.fi (paivi[dot]heimonen[at]tuni[dot]fi)
+358 50 462 5872
Minna Koivula, Project Manager
Centria University of Applied Sciences
minna.koivula [at] centria.fi (minna[dot]koivula[at]centria[dot]fi)
+358 44 725 0771