Course programme distributed every spring and autumn to 60000 homes and a large number of public places like libraries, shops, banks.

Classes in for instance Pottery, Choir singing, How to play the guitar, Foreign languages, and bodily activities like Yoga, Callanetics, Dancing

Course fees2/3 paid by the participants1/3 co-funded by the Municipality of Århus-Culture & Education Department

There is a higher co-funding for people with handicaps and for pensioners.

School compensating courses for early school leavers to reach a level corresponding to 9th or 10th grade in– Danish– Mathematics– English– IT

The national basic skills programme i called FVU– an abbreviation meaning Preparatory Adult Education

Optional tests from the Ministry of Education

Free of charge

All kinds of general and special education for adults with mental and physical handicaps

Basic skills

School compensating classes

Handicraft and hobbies

Job placement and mentoring

Funding:The Municipality of Århus covers tuition with75% of the expenses from the Culture & Education Dep't20% from the Social Services Dep'tThe Århus Region covers various other expenses

Targeted at immigrants and refugeesFull time attendance - up to 25 hours per week but with the possibility of individually reduced hours

Subjects like:Practical DanishSchool compensationRights and obligations –as a citizen–in education–at workHow to apply for a job

Combination of fundings:Municipality of Århus, Government, EU Funds

Socrates / Grundtvig

Leonardo

Nordic Council

Where change begins …Where change begins …

Full time courses from 13 weeks up to one year25 hours per week with the possibility of individually reduced hours

Participants are Danish and immigrant women - (long time) unemployed for a number of reasons like poor health, mental problems, lack of education, severe social problems, and low self-esteem.

Objectives: Coaching and supporting the women to regain self confidence and strengthen personal competencies. Job and education counceling.Finish with a personal action plan.

Job and education Me and you My bodyPersonal guidanceSetting realistic personal goalsAssessment of learning styles

The good job application and CVRole playing and simulations

Company visitsVisits to educational institutions

The dynamics of inter-personal relationsCommunicationConflict management

Habitual thinkingAnxietyStressDepression

Individual therapeutic talks and coaching

ExercisesRythmics, dancing, laughter

MindfullnessQi gongSelf therapyAcupunctureKnowledge about food and health

Creative activities

Find the key to unlock your fixed life condition

Realize your own potentialities and empower yourself

Keep taking steps towards independence