The U.POWER project aims to create a blended approach consisting of a mix of distance learning, in particular the creation of a MOOC dealing with social entrepreneurship for women, and coaching sessions to support all women – including those with fewer opportunities – in setting up social enterprises.
U.POWER’s activities follow a holistic approach combining research analysis with innovative online video training courses and individual support for women. In addition, the emphasis on social entrepreneurship means that this project also focuses on the needs and resources of communities.
Project type
DOMAIN : Cooperative partnerships in adult education
TERRITORY : Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Latvia, Spain, Armenia
DURATION : 24 months
PROJECT CARRIER: Meath Partnership
Objectives
- Strengthen the adult education sector by providing skills and coaching competencies to adult educators so that they can effectively support women in their entrepreneurial journey through a blended approach.
- Providing women with the skills and competences necessary for successful career development, with a focus on social entrepreneurship – raising awareness among women, adult educators and especially policy makers of the challenge of gender equality and the importance of women’s empowerment and social entrepreneurship.
Project activities
- Research to obtain information on female social entrepreneurship and the gender gap.
- Development and piloting of a blended approach (MOOC + coaching).
- Consultation and dialogue workshops to gather information with a view to drawing up policy recommendations.
- Communication and dissemination activities to reach target groups and promote the project’s activities and results.
Partners
- NGO NEST Berlin (Germany)
- Tandem Plus (France)
- QUALITY CULTURE SRLS (Italy)
- Latvijas Eiropas Kopienas studiju asociācija (Latvia)
- Asociación Educativa por la Integración y la Igualdad (Spain)
- Jinishian Memorial Foundation (Armenia)