Brief description and objectives
The demands in the world of work, education and society are changing rapidly. In addition to digital developments and artificial intelligence, skills such as self-management, communication, collaboration, resilience, critical thinking and creative problem-solving are becoming increasingly important. For people who want to develop their careers, reorient themselves or take the next step towards higher education, these key future skills are becoming increasingly important.
The NextStep - Future Skills for Studies and Careers project is developing and trialling flexible learning opportunities that support the development of these skills. The aim is to strengthen participants in categorising new requirements more confidently, clarifying their own goals and developing perspectives for their future career path or possible studies.
The programmes are mainly provided online via the C3LLO learning platform. One focus is on self-study formats that can be completed flexibly and at your own pace. Blended learning programmes are also planned, which combine self-study phases with guided formats.
NextStep supports participants in building up new skills step by step, clarifying their own goals and developing prospects for their future career path or a possible degree programme.
Target groups
NextStep is aimed at people who want to develop new perspectives for their career path and a possible course of study. Participation in the project is free of charge for the following target groups:
- Experienced professionals without a school-based higher education entrance qualification
- Experienced professionals with a school-based higher education entrance qualification and no university entrance qualification
- Migrants and refugees with previous professional and/or academic experience (German language level B2)
- People in longer family or care phases who are pursuing their professional development and are looking for guidance on further education or possible studies
Project partners
NextStep is a co-operation project between the C3L - Centre for Lifelong Learning at the University of Oldenburg and LEB (Ländliche Erwachsenenbildung in Niedersachsen e. V.).
Duration
1 June 2026 until 31 May 2028
Project organiser/funding
NBank
Funded by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and the state of Lower Saxony
Contact
Dr Joachim Stöter (C3L), T +49(0)441 798-2052, E
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