ANNUAL REPORT 2016 Petra Hektorovića 2 HR 10 000 Zagreb T: +385 1 4882 555 [email protected] www.znanjenadjelu.hr ANNUAL REPORT 2016 Zaklada Znanje na djelu / Stiftung Wissen am Werk The foundation Zaklada Znanje na djelu / Stiftung Wissen am Werk (ZND / WaW) is a non-­‐profit organization created by a group of public figures and leading Croatian business people in response to the high youth unemployment rate and ‘brain drain’ in Croatia. ZND was established in June 2014 in Zagreb by thirteen founders and works to address the gap between education and the business sector as a key factor in solving the problem of employability. The Foundation’s statute was approved by the Ministry of Public Administration on February 24, 2015, and ZND has been fully operative since March 2015. Pupils of tourism, language and sport schools learn about tourism management at the Valamar Riviera in Poreč Exploring Worlds of Work, October 2016 The ZND Vision The Foundation’s core vision is for children and young people to be informed about the challenges and realities of different workplaces, new professions, entrepreneurship and the flexibility demanded by the new labour market, i.e. to make responsible decisions that will ease their transition from education and training into employment. 1 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 Many young people in Croatia are unaware of the diverse options open to them after completing school. ZND addresses teachers and young people on all levels of education (elementary, secondary and vocational). The programmes offer visits and job-­‐shadowing opportunities to school pupils, providing young people with experience of how today’s businesses and institutions work. They also give educators the opportunity to enrich teaching through practice-­‐orientation, explorative learning and creativity in the context of work and careers. ZND aims to help young people make informed decisions about training and qualifications and to assume responsibility for their professional future. The programmes are created in partnership with local schools, education authorities, businesses, institutions and social enterprises. The ZND Mission Znanje na djelu / Wissen am Werk aspires to strengthen: •
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Practice-­‐based education. Together with our partners (schools, businesses, institutions and social enterprises) ZND is building a strong network between the education system and the world of work. Mobility and innovation. The circulation of knowledge on local and national levels, and the international exchange of experience in the areas of education and work generate innovation and sustainable development at home. ZND aims to expand the perspectives of young people and make them aware of innovation challenges. Social responsibility. ZND’s programmes are designed to motivate young people to find solutions to pressing issues in society, to make informed decisions and take responsibility for their professional lives and social roles. Equal opportunities and gender equality. ZND encourages the inclusion of young people of diverse socio-­‐cultural backgrounds and the development of an intercultural and multi-­‐
lingual training and work environment. It specifically promotes technical and scientific training for girls. ZND’s network and programmes are open to all who share the Foundation's vision and would like to promote its aims. Pupils take part in the programmes Exploring Worlds of Work, April 2016, and Exploring Worlds of Science and Innovation, May 2016 2 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 ACTIVITIES IN 2016 Administration / Operation In March, Dr. Karin Taylor joined the team as office manager. ZND moved into an office-­‐in-­‐office space provided by Crowe Horwath d.o.o. and officially registered the new address: Petra Hektorovića 2, HR -­‐ 10 000 Zagreb. The team prepared work packages for ZND’s programmes, making work procedures and goals more transparent and giving a price tag for the implementation of each programme. In May, the Foundation’s two core programmes Exploring Worlds of Work and Exploring Worlds of Science and Innovation received the recognition and approval of the Croatian Ministry of Science, Education and Sport. In July, ZND was audited by Crowe Horwath d.o.o. The full report can be obtained from ZND on request. Marketing and PR PR brochure. In May, ZND produced a new brochure with the title ‘Budućnost je u tvojim rukama’, and an English-­‐language version ‘Take charge of your future’. The four-­‐page brochure is designed to inform potential donors, corporate and public partners and schools about the mission of ZND and its programmes. Newsletter. Also in May, ZND launched its first electronic Newsletter. The Newsletter is sent out every two to three months in an English and a Croatian-­‐language version to all partners, potential partners and beneficiaries. Television. In May, Daška Domljan was interviewed by RTL Croatia and HTV4 about the programme Exploring Worlds of Science and Innovation run jointly with the Ruđer Bošković Institute (IRB). She also appeared on the HRT breakfast show ‘Dobro jutro Hrvatksa’ on 30.11.2016. ZND’s Daška Domljan and Vlatka Filipović of IRB talk about Exploring Worlds of Science and Innovation on Dobro jutro Hrvatska. The chemistry of glow sticks is demonstrated at a joint ZND-­‐IRB promotional event, November 2016. 3 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 Social media. ZND opened a Facebook profile in May: @znanjenadjelu. News on the Foundation’s activities is regularly posted to this page. Print media. ZND has a regular page in the journal 'Aktuell’ published by AHK (Deutsch-­‐Kroatische Industrie-­‐ und Handelskammer), where it reports on latest activities. In 2016, ZND contributed three articles to this journal. Website relaunch. A newly designed website will be launched in January 2017 in Croatian, with the English version going online shortly afterwards. The website will include a single-­‐page summary in German. The ZND programmes will receive new Croatian names designed to appeal to youth: ‘Pogledaj. Probaj. Doživi.’ (Look. Try. Experience.) replaces Exploring Worlds of Work: See how it works! ‘STEM. Rastem. Istražujem.’ (STEM. Developing. Researching.) replaces Exploring Worlds of Science and Innovation. ‘Spajamo znanje, stvaramo iskustvo’ (Connecting Knowledge, Generating Experience) replaces Exploring World of Work: Get to know each other! ‘Tko radi u zgradi?’ (Who works in there?) replaces Exploring Worlds of Work: Take a look! Re-­‐branding strategy: The new titles will be used in parallel with the former titles, which will be phased out at the end of the year. Conference participation ZND and its programmes were presented at numerous conferences, panel discussions and business meetings. These included: •
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OBRAD (Education and Work conference, Vern), Zagreb, 02.-­‐03.06.2016. Generation in Transition, Kiev, 17.04.2016. Young Leaders’ Forum, BMW Foundation, Belgrade, 09.-­‐10.09.2016. Economic Forum Montenegro 2016, Education panel, Budva, 27.-­‐28.10.2016. Higher Education and Scholarships Fair, National and University Library, Zagreb. 11.10.2016. Generation in Transition conference ‘Children of Transition, Children of War’, Vienna, 07.11.2016. In addition, programme manager Daška Domljan graduated from the Social Innovation Management Programme at the ERSTE NGO Academy (six-­‐month course) in June 2016 co-­‐
organised by ERSTE Stiftung and WU (Wirtschaftuniversität Wien). Dr. Caroline Hornstein Tomić, Dr. Karin Taylor and Rafaela Tripalo, MA, submitted an article on the impact of emigration and the brain drain on education policy in Croatia to the ‘Policy Futures in Education’ journal (published by SAGE). 4 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 Funding ZND’s application for 25,000 Euros to the ERSTE Foundation for the period 2016–2017 was approved in July. ZND received 18,000 Euros of this sum in July. In addition, ZND received corporate and private donations for specific programmes: •
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ZOV Zagrebačke otpadne vode d.o.o. funded 100 percent of the programme Exploring Worlds of Science and Innovation 2016. Valamar Riviera d.d. covered all transportation and accommodation costs for the programme Exploring Wolds of Work (visit to Valamar Riviera, Poreč), and part of the administrative costs. SAP Hrvatska d.o.o. funded 100 percent of website redesign. Private donation (covered around 50 percent of management salaries). Raiffeisenbank Austria d.d. will fund around 20 percent of the programme Exploring Wolds of Work (Pogledaj. Probaj. Doživi.) 2017. 5 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 Programmes 2016 In 2016, ZND multiplied the number of project beneficiaries from 50 pupils and 25 teachers at the end of 2015 to 320 pupils and 116 teachers in November of this year! The number of ZND school and corporate partners grew from 3 schools and 18 companies in 2015 to 25 schools and 37 companies in 2016! Exploring Worlds of Work The programme provides an insight into today’s job opportunities. It informs pupils about contemporary careers, and brings them to diverse workplaces to explore and experience the ‘world of work’ directly. Exploring Worlds of Work consists of three sub-­‐programmes: •
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Take a look! (Tko radi u zgradi?) is aimed at school children between eight and ten years of age, and organizes one-­‐day group visits to businesses, institutions and social enterprises. See how it works! (Pogledaj. Probaj. Doživi.) targets individual secondary school pupils, and organises two-­‐day ‘job-­‐shadowing’ placements. Visits to companies and institutions initiate a communication process between professionals, HR managers and youth. Get to know each other! (Spajamo znanje, stvaramo iskustvo) addresses teachers, and organizes one-­‐day visits to businesses and entrepreneurship workshops. By including teachers in preparatory on-­‐site workshops, the programme promotes an innovative approach to learning and career path design for all participants, on all levels. In 2016, the following visits and internships were organised in the framework of the programme: Take a Look! (Tko radi u zgradi?) • A Zagreb elementary school class toured confectionary company Kraš d.o.o. in June. See how it works! (Pogledaj. Probaj. Doživi.) • Together with Adecco d.o.o, ZND organized the Adecco Street Day event in Zagreb in March, where 70 school-­‐leavers benefited from CV-­‐writing and job interview workshops. • Between April and May, 60 pupils from fifteen Zagreb secondary schools spent two days at their 'dream job' in 26 partner companies and institutions in Zagreb. The ZND team was impressed by the enthusiasm and language skills of many pupils. • In October, 59 pupils and 16 teachers from eight Zagreb secondary schools went on a two-­‐
day visit to the Valamar Riviera in Poreč where they explored the multiple professions involved in running a hotel complex and tested their own skills. 6 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 •
In November and December, four pupils from the Vladimir Nazor secondary school in Zadar spent two-­‐day internships in four Zadar companies (Falkensteiner Hotels and Residences, Hotel Mediteran, Reem Electronic d.o.o., Vyonyx d.o.o.). Four more pupils will take part in the Zadar job-­‐shadowing programme in January 2017. Get to know each other! (Spajamo znanje, stvaramo iskustvo) •
In May, a group of teachers from Slavonia visited wood-­‐processing firm Furnir Otok d.o.o. (in cooperation with the teacher training agency, AZOO). Pupils from the Miroslav Krleža elementary school in Zagreb visit Kraš d.o.o.; Marija G. ‘shadows’ a hospital doctor in KBC Rebro, Exploring Worlds of Work, May and June 2016 Exploring Worlds of Science and Innovation In early 2016, ZND together with Croatia’s leading scientific research institute, Ruđer Bošković (IRB), launched a new programme for secondary school pupils. 'Exploring Worlds of Science and Innovation' is designed to grow awareness about STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and to gear education towards career development and work prospects in the STEM fields. The programme (1) encourages pupils to practically explore natural phenomena and mathematical or technical questions of relevance to daily life; (2) encourages curiosity and develops experimental, explorative approaches to learning; (3) supports participants in acquiring a realistic perspective on how STEM is applied in everyday life and in research, industry and business. The one-­‐day programme introduces participants to real scientific projects at IRB in the frame of morning workshops run by scientists. In the afternoon, participants visit companies where they observe the application of science in industry. • In March, 100 teachers took part in eight workshops at the Ruđer Bošković Institute and visited waste water management company ZOV Zagrebačke otpadne vode d.o.o. • In May, 100 pupils took part in nineteen science workshops and saw how the same techniques are applied in eight companies and institutions in Zagreb (Genos d.o.o., Končar 7 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 d.d., Siemens d.d., Xellia d.o.o., Ericsson Nikola Tesla d.d., ZOV d.o.o., Centar za forenzična istraživanja Ivan Vučetić, INA d.d.). The programme for pupils was run in conjunction with the Institute’s annual 'Open Doors Day at IRB' and pupils presented the results of their experiments to the public on 14.05.2016. Pupils participate in science workshops at the Ruđer Bošković Institute, Zagreb Exploring Worlds of Science and Innovation, May 2016 Teachers, school directors, partner companies and sponsors were invited to a joint ZND and IRB promotional event on November 25, where Dr. Tomislav Portada and two ZND alumni demonstrated the chemistry of glow sticks. Programme Evaluation Participants in ZND programmes were asked to evaluate their experiences and received certificates confirming their participation. Exploring Worlds of Work and Exploring Worlds of Science and Innovation received overwhelmingly positive evaluations from pupils and teachers. Two days as a lawyer: ‘You introduced me to a world I would like to work in in the future. I don’t yet know whether I will specialize in criminal, international or commercial law, but I know that it will be law’. Dora, 16, M ay 2016. Two days as a doctor: ‘After the two days I was very tired but motivated. It was great. The work experience increased my interest and now I’m sure that this is the job I’d like to do. This kind of practice opportunity is generally lacking in Croatia’. Marija, 17, October 2016. Two days in tourism m anagement: ‘This was an excellent opportunity for our pupils to actively learn about tourism management through experience, and has contributed significantly to guiding them towards a career’. Principal of Zagreb's 'IV. gimnazija' school, October 2016. Exploring Worlds of Science and Innovation: ‘It was great to experience the m agic of working in a research department, it helped some of us to see that this could be the right job for us’. Ivan, 17, M ay 2016. 8 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 Teachers visit Zagrebačke otpadne vode (ZOV) Exploring Worlds of Science and Innovation, March 2016 Other Strategic Projects Generation in Transition Network In early 2016, ZND joined an international project network titled 'Mapping a Generation in Transition' supported by the German Federal Agency for Civic Education (BpB). The network includes a range of partners from civil society/NGOs and academia from Germany and Eastern European countries. It researches, discusses and presents topics of relevance to a generation that experienced the transition from communism as young children and teenagers, and as adults today are assuming responsibility for the democratic and economic development and EU integration of their respective societies. Within the framework of 'Mapping a Generation in Transition', Rafaela Tripalo undertook research on how young Croatians see the challenges of immigration and presented results at a conference in Vienna in November. ZND also hosted the network’s bi-­‐annual meeting in Zagreb on 12.–
15.11.2016. NECE Conference As local partner, ZND provided organisational support to the Networking European Citizenship Education / NECE 2016 conference, one of the biggest NGO meetings in Europe, organised by the German Federal Agency for Civic Education, BpB, with European partners in Zagreb on November 10–12. This support was funded by an ERSTE Foundation grant. https://www.bpb.de/veranstaltungen/netzwerke/nece/227285/nece-­‐conference-­‐2016-­‐zagreb Against the background of a global ‘refugee crisis’ deeply affecting the state of the European Union and its neighbors, NECE 2016 aimed at two areas: Firstly, the conference looked at the diverse European responses to the issue of migration and discussed the divisions within and between European societies. Secondly, participants explored how citizenship education could react to the polarizing debate and controversies about migration, diversity and identity, which have been triggered by migration movements in the past eighteen months. 9 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 ZND hosted a group of NECE participants from Ukraine, Armenia, Germany and the Netherlands who together discussed the mission and activities of the Foundation. EDU-­‐LAB Project ZND is starting out on its first EU project. Together with the private university VERN, ZND is one of two Croatian partners in the 2017–2019 EDU-­‐LAB project to better align tertiary education with labour markets in the wider Danube region led by the European Foundation for Education (EFE). The project under the title 'New Danubian Governance in Labour Market Relevance of Higher Education (EDU-­‐LAB)’ received approval for EU funding in December 2016 and is set to begin in January 2017. The consortium consists of ten partner countries (Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Belgium). The application was submitted in the framework of the EU-­‐Transnational Danube Programme (DTP) under P4 of the Danube Strategy (well-­‐governed Danube region) with the specific objective (SO 4.1) to improve institutional capacities to tackle major societal challenges. The project’s duration is 30 months. OUTLOOK 2017 Programme consolidation 2017 will be a year of consolidation in which the existing programmes are run with a focus on improving preparation and registration procedures, strengthening the partner network, and building sustainable programme funding. Exploring Worlds of Work at the Valamar Riviera in Poreč, October 2016 Exploring Worlds of Work 2017 ZND aims to again include 60 secondary school pupils in its work experience programme See how it works! (Pogledaj. Probaj. Doživi.) The programme will take place earlier than last year, with mini-­‐
internships planned for March and April. 10 ANNUAL REPORT 2016 In addition, ZND will pilot a preparation workshop ‘Skok u budućnost’ (Jump into the future) designed to introduce pupils to the basics of CV-­‐writing, how to prepare for interviews, and communication skills at the workplace. The two-­‐hour workshop will be run at partner schools as part of the pupil selection process for job-­‐shadowing. All candidates will be interviewed by a ZND panel before they are matched with host companies/institutions. In October 2017, ZND plans to organise another two-­‐day visit to the Valamar Riviera in Poreč for pupils of tourism schools, ‘gimnazija’ schools and sport schools. Exploring Worlds of Science and Innovation (STEM. Rastem. Istražujem.) 2017 In May, ZND and IRB will again run the joint ‘Science and Innovation’ programme at the Ruđer Bošković Institute. ZND plans to include some 100 teachers and 100 pupils, as in 2016. The registration process will be undertaken by ZND, with information disseminated to teachers by the state teacher training agency, AZOO. Scheduled dates for the science workshops and company visits: For teachers: 05.05.2017. For pupils: 12.05.2017, incl. participation in the IRB Open Day on 13.05.2017. Project and Partnership Developments 2017–2018 EDU-­‐LAB. The EU-­‐funded project (2.5 years, see Strategic Projects) to improve the labour market relevance of higher education in the wider Danube region will begin with a stakeholder conference in March 2017. Within this project, ZND will be responsible for developing and preparing a Danubian Charter on education. Back to School. This new ZND project aims to invite prominent professionals and businesspeople into schools to talk about their career paths, interests and motivation. The ‘Back to School’ talks should give teenagers the opportunity to engage directly with a compelling and successful personality, to broaden their perspectives and obtain advice about ‘real’ chances, and inspire young people to go for their dreams. Junior Engineering Academy (JEA). This project initiated and run by the Deutsche Telekom Stiftung is expanding to eastern and southeastern Europe. ZND has been approached as a Croatian partner in the JEA school exchange programme, which brings pupils from Germany and partner countries together to work on engineering projects developed by STEM teachers. Hrvatski Telekom (HT) has signalled interest in running a one-­‐day workshop for Croatian and visiting German secondary school pupils within this framework. https://www.telekom-­‐stiftung.de/sites/default/files//dts-­‐library/body-­‐files/rechte-­‐
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get companies on board who are willing to open their doors to group visits by elementary and secondary school children and teachers. build a team of educational experts to advise on how to p repare materials for tours to specific industries, the expected learning outcomes for various age groups, etc. create a sustainable financing model to ensure the expansion of the p rogramme Exploring Worlds of Work: See how it w orks! (Pogledaj. Probaj. Doživi.). become a recognized platform for connecting businesses and schools (recognized b y companies, state authorities and the public). Thanks to our partners and sponsors in 2016 Strategic partners ERSTE Stiftung AHK Deutsch-­‐Kroatische Industrie-­‐ und Handelskammer Sponsors ZOV Zagrebačke otpadne vode d.o.o. SAP Hrvatska d.o.o. Raiffeisenbank Austria d.d. Crowe Horwath Croatia ZND is grateful to the following companies and institutions for their support and participation in its programmes: 2K Arhitektonski ured d.o.o., Adacta d.o.o., Adecco d.o.o. Allianz Zagreb d.d., Atlantic Grupa, Auto Hrvatska d.d., Billa d.o.o, Erste&Steiermärkische Bank d.d., Genos d.o.o., Gloria EPH, INA d.d., Institut Ruđer Bošković, KBC Rebro, KDB, Končar d.d., Hrvatska kontrola zračne plovidbe, Kraš d.d., Kazalište Mala scena, Odvjetničko društvo DTB, Odvjetnički ured Wahl Cesarec, SAP Hrvatska d.o.o., Siemens d.d., Hrvatski Telekom d.d., Vrtlarija Pećina, Xellia d.o.o., HAKOM, Ar-­‐Tech d.o.o., Ericsson Nikola Tesla d.d., Lider media d.d., Penezić & Rogina architects, Iće&piće, Centar za obrazovanje Velika Gorica, Globalna hrana McDonalds Hrvatska, WWF Adria, ZOV Zagrebačke otpadne vode d.o.o., Valamar Riviera d.d., Centar za forenzična istraživanja Ivan Vučetić, ImpactHUB Zagreb, Falkensteiner Hotels and Residences (Zadar), Hotel Mediteran, Reem Electronic d.o.o., Vyonyx d.o.o. 12