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Class Of Your Own Limited Bespoke 'DEC Award' project

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    DEC awards empower children and young people with real-world digital skills, industry knowledge and sustainability awareness. They build confidence, creativity and problem-solving abilities while enhancing employability.

  • Reach of your work

    DEC has a global reach in schools and colleges.

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Class Of Your Own will create a bespoke ‘DEC Connect Award’ aligned to your real-world building or infrastructure project. The Award functions as both a school project that can be integrated into extra-curricular activities and a work experience programme. The programme sets a new standard in industry and education collaboration that meets the needs of all young learners and includes learning and teaching materials and training for teachers and industry professionals supporting the programme.

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BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

0

DEC can be implemented for ages 11-18

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£10,000.00

TIMELINE

Feb 2025 Onwards

Activity goals

Children gain industry recognised knowledge and skills in the built environment and infrastructure.

DEC Awards help industry build talent, drive innovation and showcase social impact in education.

DEC Awards break barriers, promoting diverse talent in the built environment.

Activity Actions

  • Collaborating with major firms to provide mentorship, real-world projects and career pathways.

  • Equipping educators with digital skills and resources to deliver high-quality DEC programmes.

  • Aligning DEC with industry needs, integrating sustainability, digital skills and EDI principles.

  • Creating projects that connect young people with real-world challenges and solutions.

  • Using digital tools to track students' progress and social impact.

Activity details
GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Global

IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 4: Quality Education UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 5: Gender Equality UN SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth UN SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities UN SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production UN SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Teacher Training & CPD Student Tracking Feedback & Evaluation Social Impact Measurement

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

Happold Foundation

Supporting the development of curriculum
OTHER PARTNERS

T G Escapes

Adopt A School programme - supporting teachers and learners' development in local schools

Bouygues UK

Development of bespoke internship programme