Responsible quality management and product development in the textile, fashion and packaging sector (JOSPA 2.0)

We train experts in the textile, fashion and packaging industries

Duration of the project

1.12.2024. – 30.4.2026

Source of funding

JOTPA – Service Centre for Continuous Learning and Employment

Total funding

166 477 €

Our aim is to improve the skills of people working in the textile, fashion and packaging sectors, as well as those looking to move from other sectors or outside the workforce, in sustainability communication, sustainable packaging and textiles legislation, regulatory knowledge and anticipation, and in managing, leading, digitalising and promoting new supply and production chains.

We will organise a 40-credit training course from 2025 to 2026. The main content of the training will be:

• Green marketing
• Project management and responsible styling in sales promotion
• Responsible event production in the context of your industry
• Digitally assisted product development
• Buying, selling and pricing wisely
• Continuous improvement of your own product, service or process
• Environmental and quality management

Participants can complete all or part of the package. The training is delivered either face-to-face, online or a combination of both. The training is carried out in cooperation with the Turku Institute of Vocational Training (TAI).

The training is funded by the European Union’s Recovery and Recovery Facility (RRF), the largest programme of the EU’s recovery instrument (Next Generation EU). The funding is provided by the Centre for Continuous Learning and Employment. The Service Centre promotes the development of skills and access to a skilled workforce for people of working age. The Service Centre is managed by the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Ministry of Employment and the Economy.