State Program Work – B2/b Vocational Preparation and Training Support – IT Scouts

The state program Work – B2/b Vocational Preparation and Training Support – IT Scouts in Schleswig-Holstein specifically supports young people in the transition from school to work. The measure promotes the deployment of so-called IT Scouts, whose goal is to reduce apprehension in dealing with digital technologies and to spark interest in IT-related professions. Within the framework of this initiative, informational events, individual consultations, and other career-oriented measures are offered to make a broad spectrum of training opportunities accessible, especially for girls and women. Through the involvement of qualified IT professionals, the attractiveness of dual vocational training is sustainably enhanced.

Funding is provided as a grant covering personnel, material, and overhead costs and covers up to 90 percent of eligible total expenses. A prerequisite for application is that eligible applicants outside the state administration in Schleswig-Holstein possess long-standing expertise in career orientation and experience in dealing with digital transformation. A crucial component of the funding program is also extensive public relations work, ensuring that interested young people transitioning from school to work learn about the IT Scouts’ offerings. The measure targets students at vocational schools, participants in transition programs, as well as young people seeking information about entering the IT sector.

Applications are submitted based on a structured project proposal, which, in addition to a detailed project description, includes a comprehensive financing plan and documentation of personnel costs. Applicants must participate in a new call for proposals for each funding period and submit their documents punctually as PDFs. Evaluation criteria include, besides the content of the project concept, the suitability of the project sponsor, the planned financing, and the implementation of cross-sectoral principles regarding gender equality and accessibility. This funding program makes an important contribution to strengthening career orientation and the sustainable development of the IT sector in Schleswig-Holstein by providing high-quality advice and support in the transition to dual vocational training.