AK-KIDS trade fair: design the future! Children discover professions up close

AK-KIDS trade fair: design the future! Children discover professions up close

On June 5 and 6, the AK Kids fair took place in the casemates of Wiener Neustadt, organized by the Lower Austria Chamber of Lower Austria. Over 2,543 children from the fourth grade of elementary schools and from the first and second class of the middle schools attended this exciting event, which took place for the second time. Under the motto "Professions to attack", the children should playfully give the children into an insight into the world of work. The fair aims to awaken awareness of different professions and promote skills that are important for future career choice. If that wasn't an exciting day!

AK Niederösterreich President Markus Wieser underlined the relevance of an early vocational orientation. "It is important to us that children discover their talents," said Wieser. Also Monika Eisenhuber , Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce Lower Austria, emphasized the importance of such events. Kids were able to demonstrate their manual skills at interactive stations, such as a train simulator, and experience various professions up close.

diverse offers and exhibitors

In addition to the practical stations, there were numerous exhibitors who offered the young visitors: inside an overview of different career opportunities. Well-known companies such as ÖBB were also among the exhibitors href = "https://www.meinbezirk.at/wiener-neustadt/2543-kinder-beschen-die-kids-mess_a736594"> Evn and TK ELEVATER . Institutions such as the Caritas School Wiener Neustadt and various vocational schools were also part of the party. "The children have the opportunity to explore their interests and find their first orientation", says Richard Berger from the Viennese Neustadt volunteer fire brigade.

Another highlight of the fair was the presentation of projects that the Lower Austria Chamber of Labor and Chamber of Commerce developed for career orientation. These include an app, a hidden object and a play. The website botogo also supports in choosing a career.

meaning of career orientation

parents play a crucial role in professional orientation because they should support and encourage their children in the decision -making processes. A tried and tested approach are diverse offers, as can also be found in Professional orientation program . It not only includes potential analyzes, but also practice-oriented bo-days in which children can sniff different professional fields. The young talents not only get insights into the world of work, but also a certificate that can be useful in later applications.

In addition, events such as the AK Kids trade fair are an important component to inform the young people at an early stage. This shows once again that dealing with your own strengths and interests at school laid a great foundation for the later choice of career.

The next AK Kids fair has already been announced for November 6th and 7th in Wieselburg. Interested parents and kids should definitely note the appointments - admission is free!