Helsinki, Finland | 11 - 12 November 2025
Helsinki, Finland |11 - 12 November 2025
The registrations are open for the for the second Peer Learning Activity of the project 'Empowering Tomorrow's Educators: Education employers supporting the teaching profession through career progression structures' (TeachProgress). This event will be hosted in Helsinki, Finland, by the European Federation of Education Employers (EFEE), the Association of Finnish Independent Schools (AFIS) and the European Council of National Associations (ECNAIS) on Tueday 11th of November, to Wednesday 12th of November 2025.
TeachProgress
This project focuses on tackling teacher shortages in Europe by increasing the attractiveness of the teaching profession with a special emphasis on the reformation of the teacher career structure. Find out more at https://educationemployers.eu/teach-progress/
This second Peer Learning Activity will focus on identifying specific good practices related to teacher career progression frameworks and incentive systems.
Draft itinerary
- Monday, 10th November: Arrival at hotel for those coming from abroad.
- Tuesday, 11th November: Full day PLA (09:00h - 17:00), Networking Dinner (19:30h)
- Wednesday, 12th November: Half-a-day PLA (09:00h - 13:30h)
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EFEE registration
The registrations are still open for the 2nd Peer Learning Activity of the project 'Empowering Tomorrow's Educators: Education employers supporting the teaching profession through career progression structures' (TeachProgress), within the ECNAIS/EFEE partnership.
As we informed previously, after the first announcement we have received registrations in such an extent, that all the spots eligible for reimbursement have been filled. The first registration form has now been closed.
EFEE is now launching a new registration form for those who would still like to attend the event while covering their own costs. The new registration form is available here https://forms.office.com/e/ALZ9Ev9aUM.
The participation fee for the PLA is €150 (to cover subsistence costs) that will be paid to EFEE.
Participants will need to arrange and cover their own travel and accommodation.
If you want to stay in the same hotel, the PLA, will be at the “Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna”, in Helsinki. Please remember you will need to book and pay the hotel yourself.
We are looking forward to seeing you in Helsinki for the second Peer Learning Activity of the TeachProgress project!
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The ambition of this project is to tackle teacher shortages in Europe by increasing the attractiveness of the teaching profession with a special emphasis on the reformation of the teacher career structure. These two factors have been identified as the root causes for teacher dissatisfaction and low motivation in the job, which carry with them other negative consequences such as teacher absenteeism and poor performance, high turnover of teachers, and declining interest in joining the profession, which ultimately affect student learning outcomes and the overall quality of education.
While motivation is dependent on factors and perceptions that are intrinsic to the teachers, job satisfaction is linked to other external factors; among them, limited career progression opportunities, stagnant salary scales, and bureaucratic barriers for career advancement.
Through this project, education employers will explore the best ways they can create a more supportive and rewarding environment for teachers by contributing to initiatives such as:
- Creating clearer and more flexible career progression structures and pathways that offer opportunities for both vertical and lateral career advancement,
- Implementing performance-based incentives and recognition programmes to reward outstanding teachers and encourage ongoing professional growth,
- Investing in professional development to offer relevant and accessible opportunities for teachers to acquire new skills, specialise in areas of interest, and prepare for leadership roles,
- Streamlining administrative processes and reducing bureaucratic barriers to career advancement to make it easier for teachers to progress in their careers,
- Ensuring equality and inclusiveness in access to career advancement opportunities,
- Establishing partnerships with local, regional and national teaching training centres to ensure a steady supply of well-trained teachers.
The European Federation of Education Employers (EFEE) and the European Council of National Associations of Independent Schools (ECNAIS) are pleased to inform you about to the first Peer Learning Activity (PLA) of the Empowering Tomorrow’s Educators: Education employers supporting the teaching profession through career progression structures ( TeachProgress project). This first inperson event of the project, was held in Istanbul, Turkey, on the 10th and 11th of April 2025. The event was hosted by the Turkish Private Schools Association (TÖZOK) and focused on addressing teacher shortages in Europe by enhancing the attractiveness of the teaching profession, with a particular emphasis on career structure reforms. Through insightful presentations, interactive discussions, and school visits, participants explored ways to make the teaching career more flexible and create more supportive and rewarding environment for teachers.
The first day featured a full-day peer learning activity including visits to local schools, offering participants the chance to engage with education stakeholders and learn about best practices. On the second day, a half-day session it was included a visit to another local school, providing firsthand insights into innovative approaches in teacher career development. This PLA brought together education employers, policymakers, and experts to share expertise, exchange best practices, and promote capacity-building within the framework of the TeachProgress project.