A new generation for industry and technology Education World Forum 10 years Jet-Net London, January 2013

Start Jet-Net November 2002

What is Jet-Net? Educational Institutions Government Long Term Vision Companies

The Dutch approach National Science Platform Conditions for success Building partnerships Bottom up Up scaling of ‘Proven concepts” Chain approach Focus on STEM Monitoring & Audit

Dutch educational programme Elementary school VMBO HAVO Jet-Net VWO Jet-Net Job Market MBO HBO Bachelor Master WO Bachelor Master Age Compulsory education Partial

Focus of Jet-Net Shortage of HBO and WO Knowledge workers (Beta’s) HAVO and VWO Little attention to technology Talent Pipeline towards HBO and WO Profile selection College selection Profession orientation

Goals and procedure Goal: Promote the flow of HAVO/VWO students to higher education (STEM) Dual approach: 1.Adding context to the teaching of the ß-subjects  lower barriers 2.Showcasing career prospects in industry and technology  increase attraction

Goals and procedure 1 on 1 collaboration Role models - ambassadors Students, teachers and parents Focus on HAVO and VWO Curriculum Joint program and quality development Teachers and employees Activities in junior and senior high school years 80 – 20 rule Buddy system Contract / commitment National and regional activities Cooperation with National Science Platform

Goals and procedure Contextual Profile choice information sessions company Guest lecture Science & technology fare Girlsday In Depth Careers guidance Company assisted research Expert meeting Meet the Boss Career Day Junior yearsSenior years Continuous programs throughout high school

Goals and procedure National & Regional activities Jet-Net Career Day Teachers Day Meet the Boss debate competition Girlsday

Major Lessons Learned Conditions for success Commitment of the school and company: human power, recourses, time and initiative Direct link school and company Embedding activities in the curriculum Convert enthusiasm to professional approach Let students experience Learning by doing

Participation Jet-Net Benefits for the Jet-Net Company Highly motivated staff (enthusiasm) In contact with future generation Structural relation with education Sharing knowledge and experiences Financial support Government – National Science Platform Network Publicity Wider Labour Market

Annual Budget Jet-Net Receipts Capitalised Manpower Jet-Net Companies€ Government National Science Platform€ Fee Jet-Net companies€ Total€

Results: growth Jet-Net in 10 years 84 Jet-Net companies, 26 Partners >600 activities per year 171 active Jet-Net schools > students per year students Career Day schools on the waiting list

Jet-Net Companies

Results Inflow Higher Education/ Technology and Science

Growth in Schools, Companies and Partners

Strategy Jet-Net Strategic growth Quality & Professionalism Jet-Net in regional networks Jet-Net & cooperation Science Platforms –National Science Platform – Dutch Masterplan Science & Technology – InGenious – Technology Pact 2020

Jet-Net in Europe Sharing good practices and experiences in The Netherlands and Europe Master Plan Science & Technology Technology Pact 2020

Support Barroso: “Jet-Net is a Powerful example in Europe” Kleisterlee: “Inspiring young people for science and technology is our commitment towards Jet-Net and a knowledge based economy”