Empowering Meaningful Career Paths and Creating Innovative Internships
This challenge focuses on bridging the gap between education and the workforce by developing innovative solutions that create meaningful career pathways for students and recent graduates. The goal is to rethink internships and career-building programs by incorporating digital tools, AI-driven platforms, and industry collaborations. Participants are encouraged to propose ideas that provide students with hands-on experience, real-world projects, and mentorship opportunities, fostering career readiness and growth. These solutions should also consider inclusivity, accessibility, and scalability, offering flexible models that cater to diverse career aspirations in an evolving job market.
The address for this onsite hackathon is:
November 15–16, 2024 at TalTech Mektory (Raja tn 15) &
November 17, 2024 at Tallinn University Mare building (Uus-Sadama 5)
Questions?
sirly33@tlu.ee
Who can join?
Education policymakers, EdTech entrepreneurs
Specific conditions to apply
Register here: https://eventornado.com/event/edtechhack-2024#participate
15 - 17 NOV 2024
Register by 01 NOVOnsite
Tallinn - Estonia
Individual Competences
Challenge and goals
Goals:
- Bridge the education-workforce gap by developing innovative solutions that create meaningful career pathways for students and recent graduates.
- Rethink internships and career-building programs through the integration of digital tools, AI-driven platforms, and industry collaborations.
- Foster career readiness by encouraging solutions that offer hands-on experience, real-world projects, and mentorship opportunities.
- Promote inclusivity, accessibility, and scalability with flexible models that adapt to diverse career aspirations in an evolving job market.
Outcomes:
- Innovative solutions that enhance career development programs, incorporating technology like AI and digital platforms.
- Practical models for internships and mentorships that provide students with real-world experience and industry connections.
- Scalable and inclusive approaches that address the needs of a diverse workforce, ensuring broad access to career opportunities.
- Concrete proposals that support career readiness, helping students transition smoothly from education to the workforce.
Expectations and requirements for the solutions and participants
EdTech Hack 2024 is your chance to make an impact! Whether you're an IT student, teacher, or vocational practitioner, this hackathon offers the opportunity to create tech-driven solutions to improve education. Collaborate with experts, showcase your skills, and design tools that will shape the future of learning. Join us to innovate, tackle real challenges, and leave your mark on education.
Available Support
Mentors
Schedule
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15.11-17.11.2024
Empowering Meaningful Career Paths and Creating Innovative Internships
📅 Physical Participation Agenda: Friday, November 15, 2024: 🕓 16:00 - Registration and formation of teams 🎙️ 17:00 - Opening speeches and presentation of ideas 💡 20:00 - First block of teamwork 🌙 22:00 - Night time Saturday, November 16, 2024: ☕ 08:30 - Second block of teamwork 🚀 10:00 - Inspirational presentations and workshops 🧑💻 11:30 - Third block of teamwork and mentors' checkpoint 💪 14:00 - Fourth block of teamwork 🍽️ 19:00 - Dinner and the fifth block of teamwork 🌙 22:00 - Night time Sunday, November 17, 2024: ☀️ 08:30 - Sixth block of teamwork 📝 11:30 - Mentor Checkpoint (focusing on pitching) 🎤 14:00 - Elevator speeches to the jury 🏆 16:00 - Announcement of winners and award ceremony 🎉 16:30 - Hackathon closing ceremony and cake eating 🎂