Secondary school teachers are invited to take part in the research for DesignMyFuture by completing a survey which asks for your views on how young people learn about their skills and future careers. The survey is completed online and available in several languages so that participants can respond no matter where they are currently working…
Design Our Future after Covid-19: National Education Institute Slovenia (NEI)
In March Slovenia switched from face-to-face to distance education virtually overnight. Most educators tackled the new conditions with great zeal, dedication and professionalism. We stepped up together, learned from each other and helped each other. We believe in solidarity and worked to the best of our ability. A number of teachers at all levels, specialist…
Design Our Future after Covid-19: CESIE
Everyone has to face and handle all types of situations in his/her lifetime, and we eventually learn that there are things we can do something about, and others that we can do nothing about. The initial spread of Covid-19 virus falls definitely into the latter category. Back in March, when Italy was the first European…
Life during Covid-19: Ahead Partnership
When we started this project, little did we know what would be round the corner. It is probably unnecessary to say that 2020 has brought one major surprise to all of us and has changed the very way we all live, work and learn. In the UK, schools/colleges/nurseries and many businesses closed at the end…
Partner Introduction: UiT and Teacher Training Materials
UiT The Arctic University of Norway (UiT) is the northernmost university in the world, and the third largest university in Norway offering education from bachelor to PhD level across a broad selection of subject areas. The university has around 16,500 students and 3,500 staff members located in six campuses across Northern Norway, with the main…
Partner Introduction: National Education Institute Slovenia (NEI) and Guide for Teachers
The National Education Institute (NEI) is a national authority which performs research and development tasks by linking theory and practice to formulate various conceptual solutions in the field of education. The NEI covers all levels of pre-university education, including about 30,000 teachers on a national level. It is organized in nine regional units and employs…
Partner Introduction: Progresso Infantil (PIN) and Guide for Parents
PIN are just one of the partners working on the DesignMyFuture project over the next three years. PIN’s work on this project is led by Pedro Rodrigues, Clinical Psychologist. Since September 2012 we’ve been bringing together an experienced and cohesive team, of recognized merit inside and outside Portugal, united around the ideal of serving families…
Partner Introduction: CESIE and Evaluation
CESIE is one of the partners working on the DesignMyFuture project over the next three years. CESIE’s work on this project is led by Giorgia Scuderi, Project Manager, and Irene Pizzo, School Unit Coordinator. CESIE is a European Centre of Studies and Initiatives based in Palermo, Sicily. It was established in 2001, inspired by the…
Partner Introduction: Ahead Partnership and Project Dissemination
Ahead Partnership are just one of the partners working on the DesignMyFuture project over the next three years. Ahead Partnership’s work on this project is led by Sophie Greenwood, Head of Operations, and Lola Wilson, Marketing & Communications Manager. For 15 years Ahead Partnership has been bringing communities together by addressing their needs, tailoring solutions…
Project kick-off meeting in Leeds, November 2019
DesignMyFuture aims to reduce early school leaving, promote positive decision making and prevent young people from entering the job market with insufficient skills. The project was officially started, or “kicked off”, in Leeds (UK) on 28 and 29 November 2019. 15 partners from 6 organisations in 5 countries came together to confirm their roles and…