Jobs out of the box – MINI MINT
Interests in MINT start early or never – MINI MINT enables activities and enthusiasm in early stages of personal development of kids and young people. This does not mean “professional orientation” – it means to get in contact with "hands-on" experiences in a way that fits to possible interests and competences of young people in this age. This can be reflected in an pedagogical approach for further personal development of potentials and talents.
In a supplementary module, there is the opportunity to reflect on practical experiences with entrepreneurs and in-company trainers from the region. This concept has so far been tested in the construction, services, electrical, retail/e-commerce, wood, metal and care & health sectors. In this version for kids it is special designed for the needs, options and perspectives of this age group
With regard to the STEM strategy of the Upper Styria East region, an additional box was developed and tested in RealityCheck, which is not based on the classic occupational sectors, but allows cross-occupational professions from the field of STEM – mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, technology – to be experienced practically. (STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths – in German: MINT – Maths, Informatik, Natural Sciences, Technique). The methods are created to the special pedagogical and psychosocial needs of kids in the age of 6 to 10.
The assignment takes place as part of school lessons in various subjects in the primary school This RealityCheck can therefore be assigned to both the formal context and the non-formal area.
The concept "Jobs out of the box – STEM" combines practical "hands-on" activities based on selected practical activities in the broad STEM application area with internal and external reflection – teacher in the class and entrepreneurs and in-company trainers from the region
Bring Your Child to Work-Day
Concept Description
“Bring Your Child to Work-Day” (German Acronym: BdKzAmT) offers children aged approximately 9 and 13 (grades 3 and 7) the opportunity to accompany their parents or close relatives or reference persons to the workplace for one day. Companies are encouraged to recognize their employees not only in their professional roles but also as parents – supporting them in giving their children a direct and personal experience of the world of work. This shared experience opens up a family-based dialogue about professions, work, and career paths.
Integration in Career Guidance Processes
This Reality Check provides a low-threshold, personal introduction to exploring career ideas – grounded in the real-life activities of parents or close relatives or reference persons. It is especially suited for early-stage career orientation in primary and lower secondary education and complements formal school-based approaches. The BdKzAmT activity is implemented during the school year as a non-formal measure and enriches the existing curriculum.
CareerCraft: Shape your future
The practical workshop "CareerCraft: Shape your professional future" offers pupils from year eight onwards a hands-on opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of skilled trades. Realistic scenarios and interactive role-playing games give them an insight into the diverse possibilities of skilled trades. The aim is to awaken and promote talent and interest in these essential professions and to provide pupils with the tools for their professional future.
Job-Action
Regular career fair visits are made more sustainable and focussed through an action bundle prepared in advance. The students are given tasks for which they can collect points and, in this way, come into more comprehensive contact and dialogue with companies. The results can also be retrieved for follow-up and analysed together.
Training for skills
Try-on training activity at T2 Vocational College on Campus Skellefteå. Site visit and the opportunity to test various work steps within the industry. (Carpentry/wood and Welding) A career counsellor will work with a short guidance introduction/material focusing on what I want and what motivates me. Students will reflect on interests, wishes and values, expectations and goals for the future world of life and work. The exercise is both theoretical and practical to its approach.
Jobs out of the box - STEM
The "Jobs out of the box" concept offers young people in the age of 13 - 16 the opportunity to experience professional activities in a combined form in a practical and "hands-on" way – according to the motto: "Only when you try it out do you know if it fits". In a supplementary module, there is the opportunity to reflect on practical experiences with entrepreneurs from the region. This concept has so far been tested in the construction, services, electrical, retail/e-commerce, wood, metal and care & health sectors.
With regard to the STEM strategy of the Upper Styria East region, an additional box was developed and tested in RealityCheck, which is not based on the classic occupational sectors, but allows cross-occupational professions from the field of STEM – mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, technology – to be experienced practically. (STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths – in German: MINT – Maths, Informatik, Natural Sciences, Technique)
The assignment takes place as part of school lessons and complements resp. expands the curriculum "Educational and Career Orientation". This RealityCheck can therefore be assigned to both the formal context and the non-formal area.
Work experience Culture park
Try-on activity at Urkraft Culture park. Site visit and the opportunity to test various work steps within the wood/carpentry industry, mechanics and gardening/park. The Reality check is also an opportunity to reflect on interests, wishes and values, expectations and goals for the future world of life and work. The reality check mixes practical and theoretical information and experience.
Film contest!
Contest! Organizing an activity where classes create short films about different professions can be both educational and fun for students. Have your class compete in making a short film about what it's like to work in a chosen profession. Write a short script, film with your mobile phone in order to showcase a specific profession.