CONNECTstiftung

Private foundation

About the funder

The CONNECTstiftung was founded in 2008 by entrepreneur Ariane Durian and CONNECT Personal-Service GmbH. It initiates and supports school-based and extracurricular projects in the field of education with the aim of strengthening personal and social skills among pupils, students, and young professionals. The foundation regularly organizes events such as the CONNECTstiftungsday and awards the CONNECTstiftungsaward. Employees of CONNECT Personal-Service GmbH contribute by donating their working hours and free time.

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Mission & Vision

The CONNECTstiftung is committed to inspiring young people early on about future career opportunities and imparting essential skills for their life journey. It supports projects that provide pupils, students, and career starters with practical insights into the working world, thereby strengthening their personal and social competencies.

Target groups

The funding programs of the CONNECTstiftung are aimed at committed organizations, initiatives, schools, and universities, as well as pupils, student teachers, students, and career starters. The goal is to support educational projects that pursue an innovative approach to strengthening personal and social skills and provide participants with practical experience.