{"id":5131,"date":"2025-10-23T10:23:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T10:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atm.helsinki.fi\/peex\/?page_id=5131"},"modified":"2025-12-09T07:05:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T07:05:42","slug":"reopen","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.atm.helsinki.fi\/peex\/index.php\/reopen\/","title":{"rendered":"Next Generation Workforce \u2013 Empowering Young People for Improved Employment (REOPEN, 2025-2028)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 26px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 120px 0px 120px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><p><strong>Next Generation Workforce \u2013 Empowering Young People for Improved Employment (REOPEN, 2025-2028)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5132\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atm.helsinki.fi\/peex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/logo_reopenpartners-300x37.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"859\" height=\"106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atm.helsinki.fi\/peex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/logo_reopenpartners-200x25.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.atm.helsinki.fi\/peex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/logo_reopenpartners-300x37.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atm.helsinki.fi\/peex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/logo_reopenpartners-400x50.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.atm.helsinki.fi\/peex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/logo_reopenpartners-600x75.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.atm.helsinki.fi\/peex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/logo_reopenpartners-768x96.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atm.helsinki.fi\/peex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/logo_reopenpartners-800x100.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.atm.helsinki.fi\/peex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/logo_reopenpartners-1024x128.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.atm.helsinki.fi\/peex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/logo_reopenpartners-1200x150.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.atm.helsinki.fi\/peex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/logo_reopenpartners-1536x192.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><\/p><\/h1><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"margin-top:4%;\"><p><strong>REOPEN Main Aim<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The REOPEN (Sep 2025 \u2013 Feb 2028; <a href=\"https:\/\/centralbaltic.eu\/project\/reopen\">https:\/\/centralbaltic.eu\/project\/reopen<\/a>) is project of the Interreg Central Baltic Programme (<a href=\"https:\/\/centralbaltic.eu\">https:\/\/centralbaltic.eu<\/a>) co-funded by the European Union. The project main aim is to create a very practical joint cross-border solution for these challenges, and to decrease mismatch between the employment supply and demand. This can be achieved by: (i) well-designed education \/training in collaboration with employers, (ii) expanding cross-border collaboration to diversify the skills and needs match opportunities, and (iii)\u00a0 lowering the barriers to enter the labour market for young people (YP).<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>REOPEN Main Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>(WP1) Joint targeted upskilling training for young people<\/strong>. REOPEN goal is to train 300 young people (YP) from Estonia, Latvia and Finland in soft skills, digital competencies, green skills and industry-specific knowledge to boost their competitiveness in the labour market. For achieving such goal, there is a plan: (i) to implement an outreach campaign, engaging at least 300 YP and 15 small- and medium size enterprises (SMEs) \/organizations across various industry sectors; (ii) To identify existing workforce skill gaps and align them with YP training needs; and (iii) to design and deliver a comprehensive upskilling training program in 3 online\/ virtual exchange Modules. These Modules are the following:<\/p>\n<p><strong>(M1) \u201cSoft skills and competences in 21st century labour market\u201d<\/strong> (<em>key topics &#8211; career development, work ethics, cross-cultural competences, leadership, design thinking and creativity, critical thinking, further education, financial literacy, time planning, motivation, adaptation skills, employment supply and demand across borders, etc.); <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>(M2) \u201cDigital and green skills for labour market\u201d<\/strong> (<em>key topics &#8211; digital and remote work skills, communication and collaboration tools, search info online, data management, elaboration of digital content, deployment of innovative AI technologies, simulated internship experiences and problem-solving exercises, as well as green skill as knowledge, abilities, values and attitudes needed to live in, develop and support a sustainable and resource-efficient society<\/em>); and<\/p>\n<p><strong>(M3) \u201cInternship onboarding training\u201d<\/strong> (<em>key topics \u2013 specific field-related courses, delivered in smaller mixed groups, according to their field of specialization for the internship, industry specific skills, skills matching map of YP &amp; SMEs<\/em>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>(WP2) Smart internships for improved employment opportunities for young people<\/strong>. REOPEN goal is also to offer YP from Estonia, Latvia and Finland hands-on work experience in a professional setting for practical application of the competencies acquired during the training by implementing 150 smart internships for YP.<\/p>\n<p>For achieving such goal, there is a plan: (i) to develop a comprehensive internship program designed to be accessible for YP from diverse backgrounds while aligning with SMEs \/organizations\u2019 needs in the labour market; (ii) to prepare and support, at least, 15 employers for hosting smart internships for 150 YP who will be enrolled from the training program; and (iii) to organize 75 cross-border and 75 local internships (1-2 months) during the program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>REOPEN Expected Results<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Upon successful completion of each Module: YP will receive a Training Certificate (each 20 academic hours, 1 ECTS), certifying their qualification. The REOPEN\u2019s target is 50% improvement in YP competency levels through pre- and post-training self-assessments and, at least, 75% positive feedback on training relevance and effectiveness. REOPEN will help YP to reduce their skills gaps and enhance their adaptability to a rapidly changing labour market.<\/p>\n<p>Based on the program results, a set of recommendations for policymakers on best practices in YP employment strategies will be developed. The REOPEN\u2019s target is that, at least, 75% positive feedback from both YP and employers regarding the internship experience. REOPEN will have positive impact to YP to achieve work affiliations after completing the internship.<\/p>\n<p>The REOPEN comprehensive program framework will be developed detailing the goals, scope and structure of an internship scheme, delivering a training and handbook for mentors and guidelines for SMEs\/ organizations seeking to implement similar programs. Internship program of cross-border and local internships in Latvia, Estonia and Finland will contribute to the program output indicator achieving 1-2-month work affiliations for 150 YP and providing them recommendation letters, certificates and new qualification gained.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coordinators \u2013 Anda Paegle (anda.paegle(at)lu.lv) &amp; Inga Skendere (inga.skendere(at)lu.lv), University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia<\/li>\n<li>UH Team Leader \u2013 Hanna K. Lappalainen (hanna.k.lappalainen(at)helsinki.fi), University of Helsinki, Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research, Helsinki, Finland<\/li>\n<li>UH Team Members \u2013 Laura Riuttanen, Tuukka Petaja, Alexander Mahura, <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Tii Suokivi<\/span>, Ilona Kivimaki, Juha Kangasluoma, Aleksi Vauhkonen, Mikko Kulmala, Alla Borisova<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>See more details about the REOPEN project in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atm.helsinki.fi\/peex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/P10_Interreg_REOPEN_Anda-Paegle.pdf\">Introductory presentation<\/a><\/li>\n<li>In future the reporting will be available in the REOPEN \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/centralbaltic.eu\/project\/reopen\/393-project-materials\">Project Materials<\/a>\u201d section<\/li>\n<li>REOPEN project (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.atm.helsinki.fi\/peex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/poster_REOPEN_ACCC-FASN-2025.pdf\">poster<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atm.helsinki.fi\/peex\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/REOPEN_abstract_pp_218_219.pdf\">abstract<\/a>) at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acccflagship.fi\/index.php\/accc-fasn-science-conference-2025\/\">ACCC-FASN Science Conference<\/a> (10-12 Nov 2025, Helsinki, Finland)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/peexhq.home.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/poster_reopen_accc-fasn-2025.pdf\">REOPEN Poster<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Project Partners\/ Teams<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>UL<\/strong> \u2013 University of Latvia (Riga, Latvia) &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lu.lv\">www.lu.lv<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>UH<\/strong> \u2013 University of Helsinki (Helsinki, Finland) &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.helsinki.fi\">www.helsinki.fi<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>IBS<\/strong> &#8211; Institute of Baltic Studies (Tartu, Estonia) &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ibs.ee\">www.ibs.ee<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>LCCI<\/strong> &#8211; Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Riga, Latvia) &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ltrk.lv\">www.ltrk.lv<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>SEE<\/strong> &#8211; Social Enterprise Estonia (Tallinn, Estonia) &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sev.ee\">www.sev.ee<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5131","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atm.helsinki.fi\/peex\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5131","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atm.helsinki.fi\/peex\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atm.helsinki.fi\/peex\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atm.helsinki.fi\/peex\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atm.helsinki.fi\/peex\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5131"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.atm.helsinki.fi\/peex\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5131\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5216,"href":"https:\/\/www.atm.helsinki.fi\/peex\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5131\/revisions\/5216"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atm.helsinki.fi\/peex\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5131"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}