SWAB Kids Ocean Race
Joint project between schools and companies for value development and support of children and adolescents (grades 7–10) through the planning, design, and construction of sailboats, followed by participation in a competition in the context of the Ocean Race in Alicante.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Promotion of value development, STEM-based competencies, and resource security in the German labor market through practice-oriented learning at schools from grade 7 onwards. The goal is the long-term strengthening of interest in natural sciences, technology, and teamwork, as well as early networking with companies.
Eligible to apply
- Educational Institutions
- Companies
Funding requirements
- School in Germany with students from grade 7 onwards
- Educational partnership with at least one company or expert
Description
The SWAB Kids Ocean Race is a nationwide sponsorship program that brings together educational institutions and companies to support students in grades 7–10 through a two-year practical project. Within 24 months, participants develop and build their own sailboat under the guidance of teachers and technical experts. The focus is on value development, teamwork, and STEM skills: physics, mathematics, and technology are linked in a practical way to sustainably foster scientific interest. The highlight is participation in the Kids Ocean Race alongside the legendary Ocean Race in Alicante, where the boats are tested in an international competition. This unique learning format creates a key experience that provides career-oriented impulses and contributes to securing skilled labor in Germany in the long term.
Eligible for funding are all schools in Germany from grade 7 onwards that enter into an educational partnership with at least one company or expert. Applications can be submitted at any time and are continuously reviewed. The goal is to secure sustainable resources in the German labor market through early networking between schools and industry and to increase interest in scientific and technical professions. The program offers schools and sponsoring companies the opportunity to take responsibility for the next generation and jointly contribute to practice-oriented education. The Kids Ocean Race impressively combines theory and practice and opens up sustainable prospects for young people in the STEM fields.
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