The framework of the conference is jointly planned by the national steering group and representatives from the Commission and the Cedefop. The Expert Group on Lifelong Guidance has also been consulted and has provided advice on focusing the conference programme and process aspects. The conference steering committee has liaised with the organisers of both the third International Symposium on Career Development and Public Policy in Sydney April 21-24, 2006 and of the fourth Symposium 2007, which will take place in Scotland.
Members of the national steering group:
Tarja Riihimäki, Counsellor for Education, Ministry of Education, Chair
Raija Meriläinen, Counsellor for Education, Ministry of Education
Johanna Haahtela, EU Advisor, Ministry of Education
Mikko Nupponen, Counsellor for Education, Ministry of Education
Anneli Tallqvist, Senior Advisor, Ministry of Labour
Teija Felt, Senior Advisor, Ministry of Labour
Helena Kasurinen, Counsellor for Education, National Board of Education
Hanna Boman, Head of Unit, Centre for International Mobility, Finnish Euroguidance Centre
Jouni Välijärvi, Director, Institute for Educational Research;University of Jyväskylä
Raimo Vuorinen, Researcher, Institute for Educational Research;University of Jyväskylä
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