1. Career Orientation at School: Preparation for Education and Career

In this classic learning environment, young people receive an initial overview of various occupational fields and career paths within the school. Teachers and career guidance teachers are the main ones responsible for preparing students for the world of work through targeted teaching units, projects and information events. Guest lectures by professionals and excursions to companies complement the program to ensure practical insights.

2. Extracurricular career orientation: Building bridges for young people

This learning environment offers young people the opportunity to acquire more in-depth knowledge and skills in specialised courses or activities offered outside of school by educational organisations, associations or local employment agencies. There are special offers for young people with special challenges. Here, they are supported by experienced educational and career counsellors who respond individually to the interests and abilities of the young people and help them to find their professional direction and make decisions.

3. Pure practice: professional experience directly in the company

In companies, young people are given the opportunity to gain direct professional experience through internships or training programmes. You will learn about specific work processes and requirements and will be able to get a realistic picture of everyday working life. Trainers and employees of the company are responsible for the support and guidance, who act as mentors to the young people and offer them valuable insights into professional practice.

4. Personal advice: Tailor-made paths in education and work

In individual or small group-oriented counselling phases, educational and career counsellors offer personal support in various organisations such as counselling centres or employment agencies. This includes assistance in the preparation of application documents, preparation for job interviews and the development of individual career plans. The counsellors use their expertise to respond to the personal needs and situations of the young people and to support them in a targeted manner.

5. Across Borders: European Perspectives in Career Guidance

Cross-border “European” learning environments give young people the opportunity to look beyond the national framework and explore international career opportunities. Through programmes such as Erasmus+ or other European exchange programmes, they are supported by coordinators and international career counsellors. These offer insights into the European labour market, promote the development of intercultural competences and support the planning of stays or internships abroad in order to improve career opportunities in an international environment.

When using digital tools for young people, you should pay special attention to the following aspects:

• Choose easy-to-use tools: Look for tools that are easy to use and provide age-appropriate guidance.
• Boost your creativity: Use presentation tools to boost your creativity and individual expression.
• Practice critical handling of information: Become adept at dealing with information and practice source criticism.

Design and presentation: Canva & Prezi

General Tips:

1. Audience focus: Understand your audience and their needs to tailor your content accordingly. This helps to increase attention and get your message across more effectively.
2. Clear structure: A clear and logical structure is essential. For Canva, that means creating designs that are easy to follow. With Prezi, you’ll want to structure your presentation in such a way that it has a common thread that viewers can easily follow.
3. Interactivity: Use Prezi’s interactive features to bring your presentation to life. While Canva doesn’t offer direct interactivity in presentations, you can incorporate interactive elements like polls or quizzes by linking to external tools.

Images and Visuals:

1. High image quality: Use high-quality images to make your content look professional. Both Canva and Prezi offer access to a variety of high-quality stock photos.
2. Consistent design: Make sure you have a consistent design theme in your presentation or design project. This includes color schemes, fonts, and image styles that match your brand image or desired impression.
3. Data visualization: Use infographics and charts to visualize complex information. Both tools offer templates that make it easy to create visually appealing data presentations.

Sharing & Collaboration:

1. Feedback loops: Use the comment and share features to get feedback from colleagues or clients. Canva and Prezi allow you to easily share drafts and presentations and collect comments.
2. Screen sharing: If you’re presenting your presentation or design live, be sure to use full-screen mode to minimize distractions. Both Canva and Prezi offer options for a seamless presentation.
3. Access rights: Make sure you set access rights correctly before sharing your work. This is especially important if you contain sensitive or copyrighted information.

Performance and technology:

1. Internet speed: Test your internet connection before a live presentation. Slow connections can interfere with image loading and the smooth running of the presentation.
2. Preparation: Prepare for technical issues by having an offline version of your presentation or important screenshots as a backup.
3. Lab: Practice navigating your presentation in Prezi to make sure you look fluid and professional during the presentation. For Canva designs that are used for presentations or as visual support, make sure that all elements work as intended.