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
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.
What happens in a company? Touch it with your own hands!
This Reality Check consists of a hands-on workshop held by a company within the school context, as a curricular or extra-curricular activity. The special feature of this experience is that companies not only come into the school, but also bring in equipment or materials actually used in the workplace and make them available to the students, so that they can experience first-hand what goes on in a local company.
Your first work experience: what to know before?
An educational video of peer-to-peer education. Directly hearing the voice of other young people and of employers, the youngsters watching this video become aware of challenges, obstacles, and situations they might face in their first work experience, as well as strategies to avoid or overcome them.
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.