We wanted to make the concept more digital so that it is easier to execute, adapt, upscale and manage. We also wanted to prove that educational content and motivitation is more dynamic and modern as soon as local companies are involved. They always bring in relevant and modern technological challenge. And as soon as children are taken seriously and are working on actual problems of actual organisations, there learning movitation will increase. The ultimate goal was also to increase executive capabilities of the children. With these capabilities (problem-solving, time management, meta-cognition, solutionbased thinking).
since it will allow widespread implementation of AdoptID, which would amplify the impact of this promising educational concept: - Thousands of young children throughout Europe will visit a regional company, they will be taught new skills and be introduced to the entrepreneurial mindset, preparing them for a successful future; - Teachers all over Europe will be enabled to teach 21st century skills using project-based learning. - Larger groups of entrepreneurs from all over Europe will benefit from the creativity of students, providing them with new insights and unique solutions. - AdoptID stimulates strong regional cohesion and collaboration between education, entrepreneurs and the government. It is known that 70% of the children will continue to live and work in the region where they grew up. Therefore, it is an investment in the employees of the future. - Because of exponential innovation, we don’t know yet what the future holds, especially when it comes to what jobs will look like in the future. Therefore, it is of paramount importance that we not only focus on hard skills and knowledge, since they can quickly become out-dated and less relevant. 21st century skills or soft skills will alsways be useful.