2. A few facts about Denmark 5.5 mio inhabitants One of the wealthiest countries in the world A constitutional monarchy with a representative democracy A modern welfare state Tax-financed social welfare A broad range of free public services High living standards Gender equality

3. Ungdommens Uddannelsesvejledning i Allerød, Furesø, Hørsholm og Rudersdal Dan Lübbers, guidance councellor Live and work about 20 kilometers from our capital Copenhagen Guide pupils in the primary school, youths under the age of 25 and youths who are not able to take on an ordinary education Our aim is to develop the youths self knowledge and ability to make decisions regarding education and career

4. Ungdommens Uddannelsesvejledning - Sjælsø  Youth guidance center – UU Sjælsø  Founded in 2004  51 youth guidance centres in Denmark  Coorperation between the municipalities of Allerød, Furesø, Hørsholm and Rudersdal  Independent guidance center  Administration in Birkerød Allerød Rudersdal Hørsholm Furesø

5. Main target groups  35 schools and 5 institutions  UU-counsellors have an office at each school  Guidance at school: 50 % Age 13 – 16  Youth guidance:20 % Age 16 – 24  Guidance for young people with special needs: 30 % Age 13 – 24

6. In the middle of a spider web

8. Readiness for upper secondary education

9. Personal Skills Social Skills Academic Skills

10. The assessment is subjective No universal definition The education institutions make the final decision No official access restriction If a youngster is not ready we work out a plan in order for the young person to become ready to take on an education.

11. Form 10 to reach the academic level which is being considered necessary or to simply become a year older and more mature are often good reasons to attend form 10 Bridge Building Courses the youngster gets to visit an education institution by his own choice Production Schools personal development and to improve their future possibilities. Practical work - from carpentry to theatre work shops If you are not ready…

12. The Ministry of Education A desire to learn Motivation Necessary basic academic, personal and social skills

13. There are no scientific studies showing that supervisors, guidance councellors or other professionals for that matter, can predict children's and young people's future Motivation!

14. A short movie… http://eng.uvm.dk/Education/General/Presentation-film- about-Denmark