The free DesignMyFuture resources were created collaboratively with the people who would use them, in a participatory design approach. The guides are available under a Creative Commons Licence. The game is developed in Unity under an educational licence.
GUIDE FOR TEACHERS
The focus of this guide is to support teachers to develop supportive learning environments that focus on the voices and needs of all students and explore possibilities for informed career choices. The first part of the guide provides strategies for promoting learning opportunities in class. The second part aims to deepen the knowledge of student identities and experiences, especially for those from potentially marginalised or vulnerable backgrounds. There is also an accompanying set of training videos.
GUIDE FOR PARENTS AND CARERS
This guide for parents and carers provides information about how the world of work has changed in the last few years and the implications this change might have on the career choices that will be open to young people. It contains helpful advice on how to support young people when they are thinking about future careers, and some examples of how other parents and carers have done this. Through questions&answers and case studies the guide we share good practice for how to support young people with their important life choices.
GAME FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Finally, we have developed an interactive online game for young people to discover their skills and explore possible future jobs and careers. Using a space scenario, players travel between several weird and wonderful planets to find out more about themselves. The helpful professor then recommends jobs based on their skills. NB: The game uses the EU’s ESCO database of occupations and skills to provide accurate and internationally transferable information.
All resources are available in the 5 project languages English, Norwegian, Slovenian, Italian and Portuguese.