About Levi Kampus
Background and Objectives of the Project
The Municipality of Kittilä is a vibrant and developing municipality, but continued growth and development require securing a skilled workforce. The attraction and retention of both domestic and international professionals in the region can be strengthened through the development of educational provision. There has also been a recognized need in the region to clarify and consolidate the available educational opportunities and to develop education and competence solutions based on local, business-driven needs.
The objective of the project is to create a cooperation model between educational institutions, local businesses, and the municipality that strengthens employment, skills development, and the attractiveness and retention capacity of the Levi/Kittilä region.
The goal of building the Levi Campus service model will be achieved through three sub-objectives:
- Establish the Levi Campus network, including not only educational organizations but also key stakeholders such as the Tunturi-Lappi and Pello employment area, the Municipality of Kittilä, local entrepreneurs, and business associations.
- Develop local, working-life-oriented education solutions and strengthen cooperation with working life within the Levi Campus service model’s educational offering.
- Strengthen international connections and develop opportunities for year-round employment.
The key outcome of the project is the Levi Campus service model and network, which support regional skills development and employment. Through this network, solutions to the competence and training needs of the Kittilä and Levi region can be identified quickly. The network will utilize regional foresight data and tailor local solutions for the Levi Campus educational offering accordingly.
Target Groups of the Project
The primary target groups of the project include:
- Young people and adults studying in Kittilä (including multi-form and blended learning students)
- Career changers
- Individuals working in tourism, service, sports, and related sectors who require skills development solutions
- International employees and job seekers already living and working in the region
- Teaching staff and students of REDU, Lapland University of Applied Sciences, and the University of Lapland
- Companies operating in Kittilä (including staffing service companies) and entrepreneurs
Project Funding and Implementation
The project is implemented as a joint project, with the Rovaniemi Education Consortium REDU serving as the lead partner. Co-implementing partners are the Municipality of Kittilä, the University of Lapland, and Lapland University of Applied Sciences.
The project period is 1 September 2024 – 30 April 2027. The project receives ESF+ development funding from the EU’s Regional and Structural Policy Programme Renewing and Skilled Finland 2021–2027. The funding authority is the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment of North Ostrobothnia.
The total project budget is €827,791, of which the sub-project implemented by the Municipality of Kittilä accounts for €167,252 (with ESF+ funding covering 80%, i.e. €133,807).
