Project Life-long Learning Centre of the Dolenjska region (2005 – 2007 in 2008 - 2013)

1. Mobileguidanceservicefor Roma people in region Dolenjska Project Life-long Learning Centre of the Dolenjska region (2005 – 2007 in 2008 - 2013) Meta Gašperšič, RIC Novo mesto E-mail: meta.gaspersic@ric-nm.si

2. We pay special attention to: UNEMPLOYED employment corners • ROMA • MOBILE GUIDANCE SERVICE • My path towards a career 1,2 • Vocational learning and education promotion • Individual educational plans • ROMA • MOBILE GUIDANCE SERVICE • My path towards a career 1,2 • Vocational learning and education promotion • Individual educational plans IMMIGRANTS individual assistance in learning (Slovenian) PRISONERS individual assistance in learning Meta Gašperšič, RIC Novo mesto E-mail: meta.gaspersic@ric-nm.si

3. Roma people in Slovenia Meta Gašperšič, RIC Novo mesto E-mail: meta.gaspersic@ric-nm.si

4. Why special attention is paid to Roma people? Age structure Meta Gašperšič, RIC Novo mesto E-mail: meta.gaspersic@ric-nm.si

5. No trust in official institutions, Low participation in education and learning, Low motivation and interest, Undeveloped learning habits (they are frequently absent from school already as children), Their socio-demographic characteristics (specific lifestyle in nature and with the nature, early weddings and conceiving, male domination – frequent jealousy, males do not support females to gain education). Reasons for different approaches in Roma counselling Meta Gašperšič, RIC Novo mesto E-mail: meta.gaspersic@ric-nm.si

6. Association with Roma organizations and individuals - for inclusion of Roma Programme execution in Roma settlements Constant professional training of our counsellors and partners Own research assignments Connecting of Guidance Centre with other projects and activities (for example PUM, Phare - PISR, Equal…) Own projects: model, background for creating the mobile guidance service (regional LLL centre) Way to profession1 and 2 National public works’ programme Activities for betterunderstandingof the Romapeople Meta Gašperšič, RIC Novo mesto E-mail: meta.gaspersic@ric-nm.si

7. ACTIVITIES FOR INCLUSION OF ROMA PEOPLE TO LLL Counselling is important for motivating adult Roma to enter education and learning. JOINT PLANNING INTEREST GROUPS JOINT EXECUTION Guidance Centre Novo mesto JOINT FOLLOW-UP ROMA PARTNERS JOINT EVALUATION Meta Gašperšič, RIC Novo mesto E-mail: meta.gaspersic@ric-nm.si

8. MOBILE GUIDANCE SERVICE´s OPERATIONAL GOALS • Organizing education and training support, • Informing and counselling on education, training and employment, • Increasing participation and edcucational programmes, • Promoting social inclusion, • Connecting Roma people with local population, • Motivating for learning, especially women and younger adult, • Promoting education and learning as significant in acquiring profession, • Assisting people with low literacy level in writing application, etc. Meta Gašperšič, RIC Novo mesto E-mail: meta.gaspersic@ric-nm.si

9. MOBILE SERVICE - OUR EXPERIENCES AND THE TARGET GROUP'S NEEDS Preparation of career orientation materials – My way to profession Preparation of individual education plan Learning assistance collaboration with counsellors from elementary schools, secondary school and other institutions TASKS OF MOBILE COUNSELLOR Testing (Where and how) PROJECT WORK: PISR (Career informing and counselling for Roma), Equal, ESF WORKSHOPS: City Municipality Novo mesto, Škocjan and Šentjernej Municipality Counselling– education and learning support Assisting in acquiring skills needed in knowledge society Meta Gašperšič, RIC Novo mesto E-mail: meta.gaspersic@ric-nm.si

10. Workshop contents Meta Gašperšič, RIC Novo mesto E-mail: meta.gaspersic@ric-nm.si

11. Thank you for your attention. Meta Gašperšič, RIC Novo mesto E-mail: meta.gaspersic@ric-nm.si