We are the STEAM Forward project – an Erasmus+ initiative, involving Prosveta-Sofia Просвета (coordinator) and Business Foundation for Education/Фондация на бизнеса за образованието in Bulgaria, Computer and Technology Institute Diophantus ΙΤΥΕ “Διόφαντος” in Greece, HETEL association in the Basque Country, Spain, and IMPACTsci Europe in Portugal.
We aim to: • empower educators as career guides • ignite students’ passion for STEAM • champion gender equality in STEAM • and build a sustainable STEAM career-edu network.
To do this, in the next 2 years, we will:
• Develop an interactive training course for teachers and equip them with digital tools, methodologies, and career guidance strategies for navigating STEAM career paths/
• Train 25 trainers to gain advanced expertise in STEAM career guidance through hands-on training, school visits, and strategy development in an international mobility experience.
• Organize national webinars to spread the methodology across 150+ teachers. • Increase students’ awareness of career opportunities and future skills needs by engaging them in pilot activities.
• Challenge gender biases, showcasing female role models, mentorship programs, and targeted initiatives to encourage girls’ participation in STEM fields.
• Establish a community of 200+ STEAM educators and career professionals to promote best practices, share knowledge, and ensure long-term impact beyond the project’s lifespan.
We invite you to join us on this inspiring journey!
The STEAM Forward consortium had its first online meeting. We are planning our first project activities. In the next month, we will develop the STEAM Forward methodology and start designing our massive online training course for teachers. It will build STEAM competencies, train teachers how to apply project-based learning and inclusive STEAM strategies, and foster students’ interest in STEAM areas.
Project No: 2025-1-BG01-KA220-SCH-000355609
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