THE SPECIFIC PROJECT OBJECTIVES are:
- Foster collaboration and knowledge exchange between Un/lab and SLI BC to improve vocational education and training methods in the field of design, innovation, and graphic design.
- Enhance the capacity of VET teachers/trainers and institutions to effectively equip students with relevant skills for the future job market by creating a joint curriculum that integrates design thinking methodologies and graphic design techniques into the educational process.
- Strengthen the professional development of VET teachers/trainers and institutions by providing them with access to virtual workshops and training sessions designed to enhance their understanding and implementation of the new curriculum, teaching methods, and graphic design tools.
- Increase the visibility and understanding of the new curriculum among VET teachers/trainers and institutions by designing and executing a raising awareness campaign, which will utilize a short video to effectively communicate the benefits of incorporating design thinking methodologies and graphic design techniques into VET education. (all priorities)
- Enhance the employability and career prospects of VET students by providing them with industry-relevant skills through the new curriculum, which incorporates design thinking methodologies and graphic design techniques, ensuring their preparedness for the dynamic demands of the future labor market.
Joint curriculum development: Un/lab and SLI BACAU will work together to develop a comprehensive curriculum that incorporates design thinking methodologies and graphic design techniques. This curriculum will be designed for VET students and will focus on various sectors, such as advertising, branding, and digital media.
Teacher and trainer workshops: A series of virtual and in presence workshops and training sessions for VET teachers and trainers to familiarize them with the new curriculum, teaching methods, and graphic design tools.
Raising awareness campaign in schools: The project will produce short video and implement a targeted awareness campaign in schools to promote the new curriculum and the benefits of integrating design thinking methodologies and graphic design techniques into VET education.