Future Time Traveller Competition
The Future is now, as the world is developing faster than ever before through technological advancements 2 billion jobs that exist today will disappear by 2030. By the time Generation Z enter the workplace, digital technology will be part of almost every career path 65% of children entering primary school today will have completely new job types that don’t exist yet.
The Future Time Traveller project is committed to transforming the lives of Generation Z through career guidance that incorporates innovative and immersive games-based learning scenarios for preparing the next generation for the jobs of the future. The Future Time Traveller scenarios apply elements of Escape Rooms,Web Quests, Treasure Hunting, strategy and adventure games to facilitate the decision making process in careers and help young people make sense of future labour market trends.
To foster the active participation and empowerment of young people, the consortium of partners have created the Time Capsule “Jobs of the Future” contest across the 7 partner countries for young people aged 13-19. This contest encourages young people to explore their idea of what kind of future jobs that may appear the challenges and skills needed. The participants can describe their ideas of future jobs in short text, 1 minute video or a short presentation. Winners will be awarded with solar charger, action camera and Bluetooth speakers. The deadline is December 31st and the young people can participate either through the game or directly submit their ideas here.
Supporting career guidance practitioners’ is an imperative aspect of this project, the need for quality careers information, advice and guidance is needed more than ever in this digital age. The consortium has launched the Future Time Traveller European Contest for Innovative Career Guidance Tools. This competition aims to enhance, recognize and promote good practices of innovative tools, interactive games, scenarios, methods, platforms and other digital and non-digital game-based instruments for career guidance, information and counselling. The application is only via email using an application form and the deadline is 31 December 2019. The Winners will receive a study visit to one of our European partner countries.
For more information please email: felix.kankwamba@aspire-igen.com