Nordic Network for Lifelong Learning

The Nordic Network for Lifelong Learning (NLL) supports Nordic cooperation in policy development and implementation regarding lifelong learning and competence development. NLL is a collaborative platform for adult education providers and policy makers. NLL builds interdisciplinary networks across all the Nordic countries, focusing on the priorities of the Nordic Council of Ministers. More about NLL here.

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Maria do Carmo Gomes

24/06/2026

Europa

NEWS: Grundlæggende færdigheder

Basic skills for life, work and democratic participation

A yearly meeting place to discuss this important issue has been organised by the European Basic Skills Network (EBSN) in Lisbon 17-19 June 2026.

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Green and red apples displayed in wooden trays, surrounded by foliage and herbs in a soft-focus garden setting.

17/06/2026

Norden

NEWS: Bæredygtig udvikling

Sustainable practices for Nordic networks

The one-pager Sustainable practices for Nordic networks outlines how NLL networks commit to working more sustainably in practice.

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People reviewing reports with graphs and charts on a table during a meeting.

05/06/2026

Norden

NEWS: Grundlæggende færdigheder

New thematic PIAAC reports published – more are on the way

Several new thematic reports and articles based on PIAAC Cycle 2 have now been published. PIAAC examines adults’ skills in areas such as literacy, numeracy and problem solving.

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Articles

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En mann holder en presentasjon foran en stor skjerm med teksten «Vision», mens en person sitter og ser på i et møterom.

23/06/2026

Norden

3 min.

ARTICLE: Kompetenceudvikling i arbejdslivet

Learning Circles are an important “piece of the puzzle” in everyday learning

“Learning Circles are an important ‘piece of the puzzle’ in everyday learning in the workplace,” says Martin Sinclair, competence development manager in Social Administration in Jönköping municipality.

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To helsearbeidere i hvite uniformer snakker sammen ved en arbeidsstasjon på et sykehus eller helsehus.

22/06/2026

Norden

8 min.

ARTICLE: Kompetenceudvikling i arbejdslivet

Is the learning circle a good fit for workplace challenges?

Learning in the workplace is more relevant than ever. New ways of working and new equipment require new skills. When resources are scarce, a need often arises to find more effective ways to work smarter through changing the distribution of work duties and responsibilities and devising better logistics. Are learning circles a good answer to today’s challenges in the workplace?...
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Two people working at computers in a classroom with a projector, whiteboard, and screens for digital learning.

09/06/2026

Norden

6 min.

ARTICLE: Digital inklusion

Building digital skills for the future: lessons from the Helsinki Reskilling Lab 

The European RESCALE project addresses the growing need to strengthen adults’ basic skills in response to ongoing changes in the labour market. It develops and pilots Reskilling Labs as practical, learner-centred environments that support adults in transition, particularly those who are unemployed or outside the labour force. The aim is to create scalable and inclusive models that can be integrated...
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Events

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26/08/2026

00:00

- 00:00

Fysisk,

Jyväskylä, Finland

Engelsk

Nordic-Baltic PIAAC Conference 2026

Save the date for the Nordic-Baltic PIAAC Conference on August 26-27 in Finland

27/08/2026

14:00

- 16:30

Fysisk,

Jyväskylä, Finland

Engelsk

NLL Digital Integration Network Meeting

By invitation only

08/09/2026

00:00

- 00:00

Fysisk,

Mariehamn, Åland

Engelsk

NLL’s network for Worklife Learning – Gathering 8-10 September, in Mariehamn, Åland

NLL’s Network for Work-Life Learning meets in Mariehamn, Åland, 8-10 September 2026. The gathering includes network meetings and facilitator training...

10/09/2026

12:00

- 13:40

Online,

Engelsk

The Nordic Match: Bridging Regional Skills Gaps – From national frameworks to regional action

The webinar highlights how national frameworks, regional governance and social partners can work together to close skills gaps.

Resources

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Nordiske initiativer under Det Europæiske År for Færdigheder.

The European Year of Skills in the Nordics

NVL supports the European Year of Skills. On this page, you can learn about Nordic educational initiatives that have been launched to help Nordic citizens gain the necessary skills for better job opportunities.
Go to The European Year of Skills in the Nordics
NVL Digital toolkit

NVL Digital Toolkit

Are you working with digital support and guidance? Then NVL’s Digital Toolkit is for you. The purpose of the tool is to facilitate a conversation between citizens who are facing digital challenges and the professionals who meet them on an everyday basis.
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Nordic Quality Compass

The Nordic Quality Compass

The Nordic Quality Compass is a toolbox for assessing validation practices, policies, procedures as well as competences of validation practitioners. This set of tools is for policymakers, developers of validation procedures and practitioners (assessors, counsellors and coordinators) who are working with validation of prior learning.
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Policy briefs

Policy briefs

NVL’s policy briefs highlight current challenges in the Nordic countries, bring forth possible solutions or point out further needs for development and cooperation. The aim of the policy briefs is to create a better information and knowledge base for decision- and policy-making in the field of adult learning.
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