The project focuses on:
- implementing new training courses for the trainers of senior workers
- expanding the current knowledge base and methodologies available on best practice in these matters
- creating common definitions, guidelines and standards for trainers to follow in regard to senior workers
- activating a ‘Permanent Laboratory on Active Aging’ for strategic purposes
- implementing a digital platform for the training of trainers
Below are three points that emphasise the critical nature of this project and the importance of the results it hopes to achieve.
1. Right to Human Dignity
According to the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, “Human dignity is inviolable. It must be respected and protected.” If the value of senior workers depreciates due to a lack of meaningful opportunities to upskill, resulting in exclusion, this would constitute a breach of dignity. TO SWITCH is attempting to combat this potential for exclusion by ensuring that training practices are appropriately updated and designed so as to increase the capacity of senior workers and learners alike.
2. Right to Engage in Work
According to the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, “Everyone has the right to engage in work”. TO SWITCH increases the capacity of senior workers to engage in work and participate in a constantly evolving labour market, by developing appropriate means of continuously training senior workers in new skills and digital functions necessary to their job role.
3. Right to Education
According to the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, “Everyone has the right to education and to have access to vocational and continuing training”. TO SWITCH is working to create meaningful training and learning opportunities for senior workers looking to upskill, become involved in lifelong learning and participate in active aging strategies.
Representing and honouring these fundamental and intrinsically linked rights, is at the forefront of the TO SWITCH strategy and its intended outcomes. AONTAS is excited to be a partner on this important and highly relevant project.
To find out more about this project and keep up to date with any upcoming events, visit the project website or contact Órla Mannion, omannion@aontas.com.
