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 CFL, Centre for Flexible Learning .Organizes Söderhamn’s adult education programme, from basic, via 16+ to university level. CFL´s focus is to be a flexible arena for lifelong learning. The learning programmes on offer are learner centered and adapted to the demands of the labour market.
The city of Söderhamn views the work of CFL as an investment for the future. The city of Söderhamn has a history of dependency upon big industries. As times changed and industrial activity decreased, Söderhamn’s unemployment grew. This led to a reassessment of the skills and the recruitment policy. CFL´s task is to to change the skills profile of the Söderhamn work force, reducing the need for people to leave Söderhamn to get an education This aim is enhanced by using new technology. For instance, CFL has an IT-Management university course in which students in Söderhamn, Stockholm and Santiago, Chile, take part through video conferencing. CFL´s active part in several educational networks in the region as well nationally and internationally, is also one of the answers to how a small town like Söderhamn can offer a broad but high quality education. But CFL is much more than an educational organization. CFL is in charge of several EU-projects such as ”Guidance on Increasing SME Mergers.” (see the list below). CFL is part of a R&D department engaged in research on developing processes, e.g. in the area of flexible learning. The National Institute for Working Life has a major role in the R&D department. CFL is situated in the Söderhamn Technology Park, where you will find new IT and knowledge based companies and the Department to help start-up and existing industries. The fundamental idea is to create cross-fertilization between people, private companies, public organizations and learning. This should stimulate growth. Söderhamn Technology Park is a member of Swedepark, an association of Swedish science and technology parks. 
Adult Education at CFL CFL is also an arena for meetings and seminars of various kinds. Adress: |