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The Second Chance School of Hämeenlinna is a yearly programme with more
than 100 persons. The main drive behind the project is to work
on socio-psychological skills with the emphasis on "self" :
self-esteem, self-motivation, self-initiative. The ambition is to
empower the youngsters through a personalised curriculum of which the
pupil is the prime protagonist.
| Contact
persons |
Mr Kari KOLEHMAINEN
Chief Education Officer
City of Hämeelinna
Kouluvirasto
Torikatu 33
FIN-13130 Hämeenlinna
tel : 358-3-6212213
fax : 358-3- 6212859
e-mail : kari.kolehmainen@htk.htknet.elisa.fi
Mrs Kirsti KATAINEN
Principal of the school
Hämeenlinna Second Chance School
Hattelmalantie 25
FIN - 13100 HÄMEENLINNA
tel : 358-3-61471
fax : 358-3-6147555
Mrs Marjaleena Hulkko
SCS Director
Hattelmalantie 25 FIN
FIN - 13100 HÄMEENLINNA
tel : 358-7141765
fax : 358-36147555
e-mail : marjaleena.hulkko@hakk.htk.fi
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| Target
group |
184 young persons in the age group 15-25 years old,
with emphasis on the 16-20 part. |
| Milestones |
The project started in August 1997 with the first group
of more than 100 persons. Following this first course, the project
is being revised to allow for a more integrated approach and closer
co-operation between the partner institutions.
There will be yearly programmes of 12 months, starting every August
with more than 100 persons.
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| Social
and economical context |
The unemployment rate is 19,2 % in Hämeenlinna, which
is above the Finnish average of 16,9 %. Under 25 years old there is
no right to social benefits in case a young person refuses to enroll
for training, education or job-placement (practical training).
Thus the figures may not cover those youngsters who are actually unemployed
but will not be registered as job-seekers.
Whilst the public sector is the biggest employer in Hâmeenlinna, in
particular the town itself (1920 job places) , there is also significant
industry (a steel factory with 1000 places , a packaging factory with
632 and a plant for trucks and vehicles of 456 job places) and SME's
(2134 companies); i.e. a very mixed economic base.
It is estimated by the project developers that Finnish social benefit
schemes are fairly advantageous and that many unemployed youngsters
may not be sufficiently motivated to seek jobs. Motivation is therefore
a key element in the Hameenlinna project |
| Pedagogic
approach |
A personal curriculum 'Pecu' is made with the individual according
to his/her own interest and initiative and with his/her own active
participation (so as to increase motivation). Key words are Learning
by Doing, Learning by Experience, Learning at Work, Self-Initiative
and 'Life Control': helping the youngster to identify their life-goals.
Learning situations are made very flexible to take account of personal
needs and circumstances.
Constructive and active learning.
Mentors and internships are organised with the private sector, through
the 'Municipal Business Counseling Office' and the Local Development
Agency.
Business representatives participate in the selection process. "God
father" principle:
mutual visits and information exchange between schools and enterprises. |
Management
Personnel |
Hameenlinna Vocational Adult Education Centre |
| Partnership |
Youth Workshop
Upper Secondary Schools
Local Employment Agency
Chamber of Commerce
Hame Polytechnic
Summer University
Tampere University
local employers organisations
labour unions
regional organisations of political parties |
| Site
of the project |
The Hämeenlinna Vocational Adult Education Centre ,
in the centre of town.
Hämeenlinna is in effect a town of a too limited size (45.000 inhabitants)
for a particular district regeneration dimension to be identified
at this stage. |
| Employment
prospects |
Commitment by the enterprises through apprenticeship
contracts. |
| Recognition
diplomas |
Complete range of education institutions are supporting
partners to the scheme. Training and education has been modularised
and they may be part of formal qualification. The trainee is encouraged
to take examinations and practical tests to demonstrate their skills
according to the competence based vocational qualification system
which was launched in Finland in 1994. |
| Some
more data on the school |
Number of students : 184
Number of teachers : 22 core, 117 network
Age of students : 15-25
Duration of school (weeks) : 3 months-2 years
Average hours per week : 30-35
Percentage of 'on the job learning'/classroom learning : 90%
Annual budget (EURO) : 802,256
Budget per student (EURO) : 5,000
Main financing source : State/Municipality 20% |
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