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Faszination-Technik-Challenge
6 th , 7 th and 8 th grade pupils attending an AHS analyze leading enterprises and their
products in their region. The results are presented and evaluated in a state-wide
competition. The winners are awarded in an event in combination with an orientation
exhibition
“Technik in den Betrieben der Region”
This project was a further development of the „Faszination Technik“ initiative. It
started in 2007, and the first time more than 25 Styrian schools and 53 enterprises
participated in this program. In this project pupils analyze production processes of
leading enterprises in their region. In class they develop models and conduct experiments
in order to get to know new aspects of technically oriented professions.
o TRIALITY – A modern way of doing an apprenticeship
This is an initiative of the state of Styria to make apprenticeships more attractive for young
people.
This program was developed to improve the qualifications of Styrian skilled workers and
the career options for apprentices. Besides the traditional apprenticeship and the attendance
at vocational school, pupils are taught individual and intercompany contents. They
contents also focus on strategic strengths of the Styrian economy. It is also possible to prepare
for extra A-level classes.
o FIT – Girls and technical professions
This is a nationwide initiative to motivate young girls to start a technical or natural scientific
career. In Styria the technical university in Graz is the main actor. This initiative introduced
and regularly organizes orientation exhibitions, informs schools about options for girls and
a so called tutoring-system.
o TAKE TECH
This program was initiated in cooperation with the “Steirische Wirtschaftsförderung” (SFG)
in order to motivate more pupils to start a career in technical or natural scientific professions.
For that reason every year an one-week lasting event is organized to bring pupils and
enterprises together. In 2009 more than 80 enterprises and 2000 pupils participated in this
week.
o “MEINE KARRIERE – MEINE WIRTSCHAFT”
This project was initiated by a committed member of the Styrian government and the
WKO. The goal of this project is to bring pupils and the economy together. In the pilot project
12 th grade pupils of the HLW Deutschlandsberg participated. Pupils spend some time in
a determined enterprise to get to know the real image of a profession and how an enterprise
works.