Course programme distributed every spring and autumn to 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 fees 2/3 paid by the participants 1/3 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 9 th or 10 th 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 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 with 75% of the expenses from the Culture & Education Dep't 20% from the Social Services Dep't The Århus Region covers various other expenses

Targeted at immigrants and refugees Full time attendance - up to 25 hours per week but with the possibility of individually reduced hours Subjects like: Practical Danish School compensation Rights and obligations – as a citizen – in education – at work How to apply for a job Combination of fundings: Municipality of Århus, Government, EU Funds

Socrates / Grundtvig Leonardo Nordic Council

Where change begins … Full time courses from 13 weeks up to one year 25 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 educationMe and youMy body Personal guidance Setting realistic personal goals Assessment of learning styles The good job application and CV Role playing and simulations Company visits Visits to educational institutions The dynamics of inter-personal relations Communication Conflict management Habitual thinking Anxiety Stress Depression Individual therapeutic talks and coaching Exercises Rythmics, dancing, laughter Mindfullness Qi gong Self therapy Acupuncture Knowledge 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