Foundation
Foundation for Lifelong Learning Development INNOVE was established in 2003 to offer support and advice for all parties who contribute in creating a society based on lifelong learning. We have set ourselves the objective to be one of the leading promoters of lifelong learning and innovation in Estonia.
Activities of the Foundation:
- Administrate the EU Structural Funds in the area of life long learning, vocational education and working life (Implementing Agency function);
- Develop and implement of programmes and projects in the field of vocational education and lifelong learning, including international projects;
- Support educational institutions and organisations and others in updating training processes, mediate international experience and expertise;
- Coordinate of the development and offering of career services;
- Mediate information about career services in Estonia and Europe;
- Organize the collection, analysis and distribution of information about vocational education and training
According to the articles of association, the Foundation’s strategic management and supervision is exercised by a Supervisory Board of 5 members. The members of the Supervisory Board are authorised persons of the Ministry of Education and Research, the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. The Foundation is managed and represented by a Management Board of 2 members: Lea Orro and Tõnis Arvisto.
Mission
To offer experience, advice and support to the organisations promoting VET and LLL, and to the learning members of society.
Vision
The Foundation is a leading developer of lifelong learning and a promoter of innovation in education.
Units of the Foundation are:
- Structural Funds Unit
- Estonian National Observatory
- National Resource Centre for Guidance
- Project Development and Implementation Unit
- Finance Unit
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