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Living and Working in a Sustainable World (LWSW)

Project time
1.9.2020 – 31.7.2022
Financer
Erasmus+ K2
Budget
83 000€
Project phase
Concluded
Project website
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Living and Working in a Sustainable World (LWSW) 2020-1-DE03-KA229-077398_2

TARGET GROUP: Teachers and students of electrical engineering

DURATION: 1.9.2020-31.7.2022

TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET: € 83 000

FUNDING: Erasmus+ K2

PARTNERS: Vamia/City of Vaasa – Finland, RBZ Technik Kiel – Germany (coordinator), Zespół Szkół Chłodniczych i Elektronicznych in Gdynia – Poland

Project description:

Living and working in a sustainable world (LWSW) is a two-year project. The project “Leben und Arbeiten in einer nachhaltigen Welt” (“Living and working in a sustainable world”) helps students and apprentices to understand the importance of sustainability for the causes of protecting the environment and fighting climate change. The project will lead to parties developing competences, skills and best practices to suit the purpose.

The consortium consists of three partner organizations from Finland, Germany and Poland.

The objectives:

  • To plan and construct a modular digital electronic system able to perform measuring and automatization tasks in the context of IoT/SmartHome technology.
  • Efficient use of natural resources (European Green Deal) and other aspects of the ‘European idea’ are to be promoted in order to interest, inspire and recruit young people for its cause and future projects like it.
  • To strengthen international network of contacts and partnerships of all parties.

The project outcomes:

The project is going to strengthen the participants’ awareness for sustainability via local and international co-operation and communication. It will highlight possibilities to further a better management of resources and motivate participants and third parties.

  1. Explore possibilities for a more efficient use of natural resources
  2. All participants will be involved in the evaluation of the product and the project’s various secondary goals and outputs.
  3. The project will strengthen the participants’ critical awareness, professional and entrepreneurial imagination and language skills.
  4. New relations between the countries, schools, and students.
  5. To produce a modular, documented ICT system that contributes to sustainability and efficiency. Will be presented on the eTwinning platform.

PROJECT MANAGER IN VAMIA: Katarina Sandbacka

CONTACT: Katarina Sandbacka, tel. +358 40 711 7070, katarina.sandbacka@vamia.fi

FAQ
Language test

All applicants must have a valid Duolingo English Test (the test is valid for two years). The test score is submitted to the application. English language test is part of our scoring system and therefore it cannot be waived. We do not accept any other language tests, diplomas or qualifications as proof of language skill.

You can find the updated information on application period at our website: https://vamia.fi/en/education-and-applying/how-to-apply/ Check under the title “Application periods”.

School certificates, employment or work certificates, Duolingo English Test results and a copy/photo of your passport or ID card.

Do not include in the application: bank information, health information or letters of recommendation.

The available professions for international students include cook, waiter/waitress, machinist, mechanical fitter and plater-welder. https://vamia.fi/en/education-and-applying/programmes/
Scholarship to Vamia / Tuition fee (Financing of studies)


Residence Permit and Visa

 

Yes. Read more about applying: https://vamia.fi/en/education-and-applying/how-to-apply/

https://migri.fi/en/students-family-members

https://migri.fi/en/income-requirement-for-students

“If you have been granted a residence permit for studies, you are allowed to work in paid employment in any field for an average of 30 hours per week. The number of working hours can be exceeded some weeks, as long as the average working hours are no more than 30 hours per week at the end of the year. However, your work may not slow down your studies. ”

https://www.vaasa.fi/en/living/housing-and-construction/housing/rental-apartments/

Due to high volume of applicants, we are unable to provide individual guidance for applying to Vamia. We have collected all the necessary information to “How to apply” site: https://vamia.fi/en/education-and-applying/how-to-apply/

The admission results will be announced approximately 2-3 month after the application period is closed. All applicants will be informed, whether they are selected or not. More info: https://vamia.fi/en/education-and-applying/how-to-apply/

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