ViseLog – Green Transition to Knowledge Capital for the Logistics Industry

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The project’s objective is to develop logistics education and collaboration based on the competence needs of the green transition and low-carbon transportation. Additionally, the aim is to strengthen the skills of students, teaching staff, and professionals, as well as to promote continuous learning and career development in the field.

Innovative and developing logistics

Green transition into knowledge capital

As a result of the project, a comprehensive foresight and skills needs assessment for logistics education will be produced, with a particular focus on the requirements of the green transition. Additionally, educational content will be developed and updated, pilot training sessions will be organized, and simulation pedagogy will be strengthened, which will enhance expertise in the field and improve the availability of skilled labor in the long term.

The green transition affects us all.

Key actions of the project

The ViseLog project focuses on the skills needs of the logistics sector, particularly the requirements of the green transition and energy transformation.

Production of Foresight Information: Identify the skills needs in the logistics sector related to the green transition and low-carbon transportation.

Development of Education: Develop and update educational content, courses, and micro-courses to meet new skills requirements.

Strengthening Collaboration: Enhance cooperation between logistics education, RDI activities, and the labor market.

Enhancing Competence: Improve the skills of students, teaching staff, and professionals regarding the green transition and new energy forms.

Development of Simulation Pedagogy: Update the simulation pedagogy model and the skills of teachers to use new methods.

Development of Pathway Studies: Create a clear educational pathway from vocational schools to universities of applied sciences and increase youth awareness of these opportunities.

Pilot Training Sessions: Organize pilot training sessions for students and staff of educational institutions as well as employees of companies in the sector.

Long-term Impacts: Promote the development of skills in the logistics sector, availability of skilled labor, attractiveness of the field, extension of careers, as well as the green transition and climate work.

The goal of the project is to respond to the changing competence needs of the logistics sector and to support companies in the sector in the energy transition.

Group project

More together

The project will be implemented in collaboration with Kouvola Vocational College and the Kotka-Hamina Region Education Consortium. The project phases are outlined below. All stakeholders will work closely together towards a common goal. Additionally, there will be cooperation with other related RDI projects. By following these websites, you can track the progress of the work packages.

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Facts

Project name:

ViseLog – Green Transition to Knowledge Capital for the Logistics Industry

Project duration: 1.10.2023–30.9.2026

Info

Lead partner: South-Eastern Finland University of applied sciences
Partial partners: Eduko – Kouvola Vocational Institute Ltd. and Ekami – The Joint Authority of Education of Kotka-Hamina Region
Other partners: Esedu – Etelä-Savon ammattiopisto
Focus area: Logistics and seafaring
Research area: Bio-based and circular economy, Green transition in logistics, Sustainable energy systems
Impact goal: Environment and sustainability

Budget

Financier and main source of funding: European Regional Development Fund
Total budget: 490 928
EU part of the total budget: 368 196
Xamk part of the total budget: 164 988

Keywords

education low carbon construction regional development

Contact Information

Phone
+358504491575
Email
Viivi.Lassy@xamk.fi
Department
Logistiikka ja merenkulku
Viivi Lassy
Project Manager
+358504491575
Viivi.Lassy@xamk.fi
Phone
+358406482711
Email
Tiina.Parkkonen@xamk.fi
Department
Opetuksen hallinto ja kehittäminen
Tiina Parkkonen
Project Manager
+358406482711
Tiina.Parkkonen@xamk.fi