"Our project's main objective was to make trainers, and digital mediators working in Fab Lab, communicate and share their learning methods to face the best way possible their audience of learners and increase their professionalism thanks to these exchanges of good practices. We met this goal, as 100% of the participants involved in the activities noted the increasing of their skills and knowledge of the Fab Lab environment by the end of the project.Why the ""Fab Lab?' Because it is a place of echange, manufacturing and development of projects of many different types according to the DIY philosophy (Do It Yourself) framed by professionals, Fab Lab Managers. These Fab Labs are equipped with 3D printer and scanner, laser cutting machine and CNC cutter, digital embroidery machine, etc.From the partnership of professionnals in this unique environment is born a tangible intellectual output : the repertoire of skills for ""Fab Lab Operator"". This repertoire broadcasted on a large scale, freely accessible will allow other actors in Fab Labs to rely on a document containing a definition of the profession, the key competencies associated with it, the requested specific and transversal skills in order to exercise the profession and training units to ensure a comprehensive learning.The final objective of this project was to reach a particular audience : the NEETS. With the digital tools, we hoped to ""hook"" these young people who are neither in employment, education or training. Often lost in the meanders of the world of work, these youngs are regularly left behind and their number increase dramatically in Europe. This public is difficult to reach through “classics” training offers. Succeding in bringing them into a Fab Lab and making them discover the possibilities of creation it offers let them understand they can manufacture something with their own hands : a good way to restore their self-confidence. In addition, this discovery turned for some to a professional project. Therefore, this project was the occasion to bring together actors of this growing sector, and to make emerge from their partnership a tool, lauching pad for an audience that sometimes miss confidence in itself and in our society. Finally, NumeriKA2neets allowed to all participants, trainers and learners, to develop technical and social skills that will make them evolve personnally, and professionaly."

“From space, I saw how incredibly beautiful and fragile planet Earth is. We humans are all astronauts on a spaceship called “Earth”. So, we have to take extremely good care of it.” (André Kuipers, ESA astronaut)Context:Right from the start of the Von Der Leyen Commission in 2020, a new green deal has been introduced that aims to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. In order to achieve this, it is imperative to inspire younger generations to drive this green revolution. The SPACE consortium is dedicated to doing exactly that through creating a new innovative learning method for pupils aged 10-12 that teaches them about the environment and climate change through the lens of astronauts. The method is complemented by a 4D virtual reality experience developed by the applicant organisation SpaceBuzz that allows children to experience the Overview Effect; the experience that astronauts report when seeing Earth from space for the first time. They describe a sense of awe based on both the beauty and fragility of our planet as seen from space. This led to a new perspective and cognitive change in the mindsets of astronauts that have experienced this, making them become much more aware of the need to protect our planet and more willing to take action. We are supported by many European astronauts such as André Kuipers who founded SpaceBuzz in the Netherlands and French astronaut Claudie Haigneré who indicated that: ‘It’s a very big step forward for young people to have that feeling, it’s very well done!’. Other European astronauts like Paulo Nespoli (Italy) and Bertalan Farkas (Hungary) have also expressed their appreciation and support in bringing the program to as many children as possible. Ultimately, the SPACE consortium wants to prepare children to become responsible citizens and a true force for positive change. STEM-related topics are introduced as means to help us overcome the environmental and climate challenges that we face, giving children a sense of empowerment and agency for change. Participants:2000 pupils in the age of 10-12 in Hungary, France, Italy and the Netherlands. 80 teachers of pupils aged 10-12Activities & method used:The SPACE-consortium will create, pilot and adjust a new learning method, educator support materials and STEM support tools for teachers in four different countries and in 5 different languages. These activities are based on design thinking methodology, where all the partner organisations co-create a transnational learning method together and adapt these to local needs. Furthermore, the design thinking process will be monitored and turned into a practical report with tips, tricks and steps for others that want to engage in similar activities. Main results and impact:(1) A significant increase in awareness on the environment and the EU climate goals in pupils aged 10-12. (2) A significant increase in the willingness to act amongst pupils aged 10-12(3) Improved quality of STEM-education Main potential longer term benefits:(1) Proactive citizens that take action on making Europe reach its green ambitions. (2) More interest in STEM-related studies and careers(3) Improved skills of teachers for STEM-education