Trades in Focus – Let's Start the Conversation!
We at IÐAN Education Centre, in collaboration with Byggiðn, FMA, and FIT, invite members in North Iceland to an open meeting where vocational trades and educational needs will be the focus. The goal is to create a platform for a dialogue on how education can evolve in line with the real needs of members.
The meeting, which will be held at Hof in Akureyri on Wednesday, 19 November from 17:00–19:00, is an ideal opportunity for members and tradespeople to voice their opinions. Where is the need for education greatest? How can Iðan best support workers in the trades and help to enhance skills, knowledge, and future opportunities?
The moderator will be Stefán Valmundarson.
- Jóhann Rúnar Sigurðsson, Chairman of the Association of Metalworkers in Akureyri, will open the meeting
- Vilborg Helga Harðardóttir, Managing Director of Iðan – will present its activities and future vision
- Ólafur Ástgeirsson, leader of building and construction trades
- Sigurveinn Óskar Grétarsson, leader of metal and mechanical engineering trades
- Sigurður Svavarsson, leader of automotive trades
- Adam Snær Atlason, from Slippurinn, will share his experience.
Following the agenda, there will be a coffee break chat where participants can discuss their ideas and share experiences. Harpa Björg Guðfinnsdóttir will open the discussion and present the results of a survey from the audience. here.
Panel:
• Andri Ólafsson – Slippurinn
• Arnþór Örlygsson – Kraftbílar
• Hulda Birna Kjærnested Baldursdóttir – SI (Federation of Icelandic Industries)
• Unnur Ása Atladóttir – VMA (Akureyri Comprehensive College)
Light refreshments and a fun bonus
Light refreshments will be served in a warm atmosphere. Everyone who attends and signs up for Iðan's mailing list will be entered into a draw for a course of their choice at Iðan Education Centre – a great opportunity to enhance your own skills!
