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Work and Life Lower Saxony, founded in 1948 by the German Trade Union Confederation and the Adult Education Centers, is an educational association that advocates for the social and individual emancipation of learners and the shaping of a democratic and social society. With its headquarters in Hanover and additional locations in Braunschweig, Göttingen, and other places in Lower Saxony, the organization works closely with selected partners, particularly in labor market policy programs with social partners.

• Political and General Education: Work and Life Lower Saxony offers a comprehensive program of political and general education aimed at informing and empowering participants to engage actively in society.
• Vocational Education: A focus is on vocational education, particularly in the field of nursing. The vocational school for nursing in Göttingen offers training positions for nursing professionals, elderly care, and nursing assistance. Additionally, there are special support and funding offers such as learning coaching, German language courses, and social pedagogical support[3].
• EU-Funded Programs: The organization is future-oriented and participates in EU-funded programs to continuously develop educational offerings and adapt them to societal requirements.
• Consulting and Projects: Work and Life Lower Saxony offers qualified consulting and operates various projects, including counseling centers for mobile employees and the consulting network "Good Work," which addresses labor law issues and the improvement of working conditions[4][5].

The mission of Work and Life Lower Saxony is to promote a free, open, democratic, and diverse society. The organization advocates for the values of solidarity, justice, and co-determination and works to strengthen the rights of employees. It actively engages against right-wing extremism and for adequate funding of adult education[5].

Work and Life Lower Saxony pursues several sustainable goals and initiatives:

• Education for All: The organization offers basic education programs and the second educational path to enable people to catch up on their school qualifications and manage everyday life.
• Good Working Conditions: Through the consulting network "Good Work" and the counseling centers for mobile employees, the organization advocates for fair working conditions and the rights of employees.
• Promotion of Democracy: Regular events and conferences, such as the specialist conference for European Works Councils and the spring conference against the right-wing shift, serve to strengthen democracy and educate against anti-democratic tendencies[4][5].

Work and Life Lower Saxony is engaged in various current projects and events, such as the opening of the "House of Participation" in Hildesheim, which offers a wide range of educational opportunities, and participation in demonstrations for adequate funding of adult education. The organization also advocates for the support of young people with multiple problems and offers special projects like PACE / PACE Mobile[4][5].

Through its comprehensive educational offerings, close collaboration with social partners, and commitment to a democratic and social society, Work and Life Lower Saxony plays an important role in the educational and social landscape of Lower Saxony.

• 1 - https://www.aul-nds.de/standorte/lueneburg/
• 2 - https://www.aul-nds.de/ueber-uns/leitbild/
• 3 - https://www.karriere-suedniedersachsen.de/aulnds
• 4 - https://www.aul-nds.de
• 5 - https://www.aul-nds.de/angebote/beratung-und-projekte/