Education and Pedagogy Education
UNITA Lifelong Learning Strategy Strategic Roadmap for 2028–2034
This strategy aims to establish UNITA as a leading LLL provider in its member regions by 2034, focusing on micro-credentials and territorial needs.
🎯 Vision[edit | edit source]
By **2034**, UNITA will be recognized as the premier provider of lifelong learning in its member university regions. We prioritize:
- 🎓 Micro-credentials: Flexible, stackable learning units.
- 🗺️ Territorial Specificity: Training tailored to local mountain and rural economies.
- 🤝 Partnerships: Deep integration with socio-economic stakeholders.
📊 1. State of the Art[edit | edit source]
Progress to Date[edit | edit source]
Key Milestones:
- 50 UNITA-labelled micro-credentials launched.
- Establishment of the Hub of Success.
- Active role in the FOREU4ALL community.
Current Challenges:
- Governance coordination gaps.
- Departmental silos across member universities.
- High dependency on EU funding.
Resource Gap Analysis[edit | edit source]
- 👤 Human Capital: No central LLL coordinator; coordination is currently fragmented across TT3.2.
- 💰 Finance: Need to shift from 100% EU funding to diversified revenue streams.
- 💻 Technology: Unified digital credential technology and an integrated ecosystem are missing.
- 🌍 Assets: Partnership management remains fragmented at the territorial level.
🔍 2. Strategic Context[edit | edit source]
PESTEL Insights[edit | edit source]
- 🏛️ Political
- Strong EU support via Union of Skills 2025; Erasmus+ funding increase.
- 📈 Economic
- Massive skills shortages (50%+) vs. the need for self-financing.
- 👥 Social
- Rural-urban inequality remains a key driver for UNITA's mission.
- 🤖 Technological
- AI-driven education and blockchain credentials (Europass).
- 🌱 Environmental
- Focus on green transition and circular economy skills.
- ⚖️ Legal
- Complexities in national QA harmonization for micro-credentials.
🚀 3. Action Plan & Roadmap[edit | edit source]
🛠️ Action 1: Micro-credentials Framework[edit | edit source]
- 2028-30: Scale to 100+ credentials (Green Energy & Heritage focus).
- 2031-32: Automate Quality Assurance with AI integration.
- 2033-34: Full European recognition and revenue generation.
- 📈 Target: ≥ 300 active credentials.
🏢 Action 2: LLL Coordination Hub[edit | edit source]
- 2028-30: Appoint an Alliance LLL Coordinator.
- 2031-32: Unified counseling/outreach services.
- 2033-34: Institutionalized performance-based funding.
- 📈 Target: ≥ 90% university engagement.
🤝 Action 3: Industry Partnership Network[edit | edit source]
- 2028-30: Regional Industry Councils established.
- 2031-32: Scale work-based learning with SMEs.
- 2033-34: Formal co-financing (40% Industry / 60% EU).
- 📈 Target: ≥ 100 Employer partners.
🌐 Action 4: Digital Recognition Platform[edit | edit source]
- 2028-30: Deployment of the Digital Badge system.
- 2031-32: Blockchain verification & Europass connectivity.
- 2033-34: Full EQF integration and model sharing.
- 📈 Target: ≥ 90% portability success.
📈 4. Strategy Indicators (2034 Targets)[edit | edit source]
Active Credentials
300+
Baseline: 50 | Target: 300
Network Engagement
90%
Alliance-wide participation
Employer Partners
100+
SME & Industrial Councils