Future Dreaming 2024 | Digital technology in transitions "ICT career guidance practices enabling transitions in Greece"

This presentation from the OECD Future Dreaming 2024: Career Guidance in the Age of Digital Technologies looks at digital technology in transitions "ICT career guidance practices enabling transitions in Greece".
Presented by Fotini Vlachaki.

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1. “ICT career guidance practices enabling transitions in Greece" Fotini Vlachaki ,  Lifelong Guidance Expert, CPD Trainer, Researcher MSc, PhDc

2. What matters in career transitions today Closer connection to the world of work - Timely exploration & identification of future career opportunities in changing labour market conditions (Hard & Soft) Skills self awareness, especially at critical transition points Focus on the “missing talent” – target underachieving disadvantaged, vulnerable, marginalsed youth Broader engagement (schools, parents, teachers, employers and local actors)

3. Digital technology in transitions – making a difference for youth (Gen Y, Z, alpha) Increased accessibility, extroversion and friendliness of career guidance ( Mobile & cloud technology) Expanded experiential career education - early interventions Increased interaction & visualization (gamification, s imulation (VR & Α R) Enhanced real time career information & decision making (AI, chatbots, big data skills intelligence/ LMI systems, Apps to provide local employment and training information) Increased personalisation – multi-channel delivery - adaptation of career counselling responsiveness to users diversity and individual needs Expanded web-based job search & recruitment Fotini Vlachak_Careers Expert 22.5. 2024

4. Career Guidance goes digital in Greece … Digital practices to facilitate transitions from education to employment Current opportunities Digital school Update of career practitioners occupational profile in Greece (in progress) revision of tasks, new knowledge, skills, competences Focus on e-guidance tools in education, VET, employment & social inclusion Fotini Vlachak_Careers Expert 22.5. 2024

5. Reaching youngsters – Career transitions in the future jobs A 3D virtual career game introducing Generation Z to the jobs of the future Using a time machine, the players teleport to 2050 future world of work. A virtual journey including 7 adventure missions - Navigation in escape rooms Players use their avatar to move, interact and overcome various challenges https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbxIH60h7Uc Business Foundation for Education  - Bulgaria Computer Technology Institute and Press „Diophantus“ Ministry of Education – Greece Aspire- Igen group  UK Euroguidance centerThe European Board for Certified Counselors (EBCC)  Portugal Centro Italiano per l’Appredimento Permanente (CIAPE), (VET) Italy The Innovation in Learning Institute, Germany  The University of Lodz Poland Fotini Vlachak_Careers Expert 22.5. 2024

6. C-Game : CAREER GUIDANCE GAME IN A CITY FULL OF OCCUPATIONS for pupils aged 12-14 A database of 600 occupations in Industry 4.0. A game in a virtual city – Occupations featured in buildings 6 scenarios to perform ”hidden” interest self-assessment tasks Suggested occupations according to student’s profile https://play.c-game.eu Reaching youngsters – Career transitions in the future jobs Fotini Vlachak_Careers Expert 22.5. 2024

7. https://nadine-project.eu Reaching migrants & refugees – Career transitions & labour market inclusion https://nadine-project.eu Fotini Vlachak_Careers Expert 22.5. 2024 Centre for Research and Technology-Hellas (CERTH) Greece & 12 Organisations from France, UK, Belgium, Italy, Spain NADINE digital iNtegrAteDsystem for the social support of migraNts / and refugEes

8. https://nadine-project.eu NADINE Hard/ soft skills profiling NADINE Chatbot Applying Game Elements to Psychometric Assessment indirect skill assessment /user interaction with a game using AI / Deep Learning Techniques Fotini Vlachak_Careers Expert 22.5. 2024 Reaching migrants & refugees – Career transitions & labour market inclusion Big data & AI for social and labour market inclusion

9. YOUTHShare e- Learning Platform https://elearning.youthshare-project.org Online Training (120 hours) in the resilient sectors of Social Economy and Sharing Economy (agri-food, tourism and circular economy etc ) Reaching NEETs – Career transitions for marginalised youth Sharing Economy e-Platform https://join2share.eu A networking platform of SSE social enterprises businesses, expert professionals and stakeholders. Enables the provision of e-mentoring, career coaching and networking with expert professionals. Fotini Vlachak_Careers Expert 22.5. 2024 University of the Aegean & 8 organisations from GR, IT, SP, CY

10. YOUTHShare Youth Employment Monitor (YEM) https://sdi-portal.aegean.gr/portal/apps/sites/#/youthshare-yem WebGIS platform - Online observatory tracking youth employment 15-29 yrs and labour market trends in SEE resilient sectors in the South EU (Greece, Cyprus, Croatia, Malta, Italy, France, Spain and Portugal) Reaching NEETs – Career transitions for marginalised youth YOUTHShare Transnational Employment Centres established in GR, IT, SP, CY career information and counseling, networking and job matching for NEETs establish cooperation with local stakeholders to recruit NEETsi n empowerment activities liaise with schools , to inform and support youngsters at risk of early school leaving provide motivational experiences of the world of work eg. virtual informative sessions, visits to high schools, participation in career fairs etc. Fotini Vlachak_Careers Expert 22.5. 2024

11. LMI.04Dis_ABLED project: A Digital Career and LMI Toolkit for PWDs UNIVERSIDAD DE VALLADOLID, Spain PROGRESSUS Research & Counselling, Greece S.C.P.SERV Cyprus UNIAO DAS FREGUESIAS DE GONDOMAR Portugal CENTRO STUDI PLURIVERSUM, Italy EUROPEAN PLATFORM FOR REHABILITATION Belgium Personalized & adapted career planning for diverse disabled groups in the European labour market. An integrated assistive tool for career guidance practitioners, trainers, and social inclusion professionals, It includes: Adapted LMI and Career Information Guide for PWDs Digital Careers Information System for PWDs Competence Profile Handbook for LMI provision to PWDs Tailor-made Training Program for VET trainers, career and social inclusion practitioners https://www.lmidis-abled.com Reaching the Disabled – Career transitions for PWDs Fotini Vlachak_Careers Expert 22.5. 2024

12. LMI.04Dis_ABLED project: A Digital Career and LMI Toolkit for PWDs Digital Careers Information System for PWDs including : Career Information Interface Career navigation Interface, Career Interaction Interface (online community & chatbot) Interests & skills Self-assessment questionnaire VR/360 videos in 20 new emerging professions 20 career opportunities Infographics Video presentations on career management skills and job search skills Portfolio & CV template/ example Reaching the Disabled – Career transitions for PWDs Fotini Vlachak_Careers Expert 22.5. 2024

13. VR GREEN Adventure: Promoting green lifestyles through virtual reality engage school age children 10-14yrs in pro–environmental behaviours based on the Green Guidance approach to support developing sustainability competencies and assisting early career education inform about greener lifestyles and careers ICT enabled experiential activities An i nteractive learning program on the development of pro-environmental behaviour and sustainability competencies An augmented reality serious game , including empowerment and motivation activities towards green change A digital guide on green occupations and career pathways using VR technology . PROGRESSUS Research & Counselling, Greece S.C.P.SERV Cyprus UNIAO DAS FREGUESIAS DE GONDOMAR Portugal THEMISTOKLIS SCHOOL, Greece Fundació Privada GEM Spain PASCAL PRIVATE SCHOOL, Cyprus https://vrgreen.eu/ Fotini Vlachak_Careers Expert 22.5. 2024 Reaching school age children – Interdisciplinary learning & Early interventions for future career transitions

14. Project “VR GREEN Adventure” https://vrgreen.eu/ (in progress) VRGreenAdv Green Guidance & Career Education Guide Green Professionals: A day in the life of a… FOREST PROTECTION SPECIALIST 360 videos best viewed with an Oculus VR Headset. Reaching school age children – Interdisciplinary learning & Early interventions for future career transitions Fotini Vlachak_Careers Expert 22.5. 2024 project

15. Project “Careers 4.0” (in progress) Defining Career Competencies 4.0 Framework Career Competencies 4.0 skills assessment and profiling tool Career Guidance 4.0 training program for career practitioners Adapted career guidance 4.0 methodologies and practices Systemic interventions to enable Industry 4.0 career transitions Partners: CMBRAE – Romania Progressus R&C- Greece Studio Risorse – Italy iInformatica - Italy European University of Cyprus- Cyprus Qualificalia - Spain Fotini Vlachak_Careers Expert 22.5. 2024

16. Update the operational tools of Guidance within the VET System (AI & gamification) development of an AI expert system (web App) to assess the skills of the user, consisting of: a Chatbot a game Project: “Artificial Intelligence and Gamification in Vocational Training Guidance” (in progress) Partners: Progressus Research & Counselling, Greece Studio Risorse , Italy iInformatica S.r.l ., Italy Fotini Vlachak_Careers Expert 22.5. 2024 Systemic interventions to enable Industry 4.0 career transitions

17. Fotini Vlachak_Careers Expert 22.5. 2024 Systemic interventions to enable Industry 4.0 career transitions Project: “Artificial Intelligence and Gamification in Vocational Training Guidance” (in progress)

18. Making dream come true: Digital career guidance enabling transitions OPPORTUNITIES CHALLENGES Expanded possibilities for differentiated & personalized interventions Balancing the mix of different delivery media & channels – danger of limited face 2 face counseling Commitment and new skills required by career practitioners Widening access to services More attractive media and extrovert practices for young people Digital divide - even greater difficulties for vulnerable groups to equal access to service More effective networking among guidance providers, the world of work and the beneficiaries Maintenance/ sustainability (Adequate funding and modern technological infrastructure) Qualitative and ethical use of digital media and practices More realistic representation of labour market information ( tasting workplace experiences) From Career management to career empowerment (managing successive changes - self-directed career learning - digital CMS) Fotini Vlachak_Careers Expert 22.5. 2024

19. Thank you for your attention ! Let’s stay connected… Fotini Vlachaki Career & Social Inclusion Expert - Researcher - Adult CPD Trainer MSc, PhDc Cedefop CareersNet Member Greece [email protected] skype ID fotini.vlachaki   mob. [phone] https://www.facebook.com/Fotini-Vlachaki_Careers-Expert-184990329642805/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fotinivlachaki Fotini Vlachak_Careers Expert 22.5. 2024

20. Sources : Cedefop et al. (2021). Digital transitions in lifelong guidance: rethinking careers practitioner professionalism: a CareersNet expert collection. Luxembourg:Publications Office of the European Union. Cedefop working paper; No 2.http:// data.europa.eu / doi /10.2801/539512 Leligou , H.C.; Anastasopoulos , D.; Vretos , N.; Solachidis , V.; Kantor, E.; Plašilová , I.; Girardet , E.; Montagna , A.; Vlahaki , F.; Tountopoulou , M. Experiences and Lessons Learnt from the Evaluation of ICT Tools for and with Migrants.  Soc . Sci .  2021,  10 , 344. https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci10090344 M. Tountopoulou , N. Drosos , M.-E. Triantafillopoulou , F. Vlachaki , P. Daras , N. Vretos , A. Lelis , "Training of Prosocial Skills to Migrant Groups Through Serious Games", Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 8(8), 464-483, 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.88.10673 Tountopoulou , M., Vlachaki , F., Daras , P., Vretos , N., & Christoforidis , A. (2021). Indirect Skill Assessment Using AI Technology. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 8(4). 723-737. Xenos , Michalis & Christodoulopoulou , Catherine & Mallas, Andreas & Garofalakis , John. (2019). The Future Time Traveller Project: Career Guidance on Future Skills, Jobs and Career Prospects of Generation Z through a Game-Based Virtual World Environment. “VR GREEN Adventure” https://vrgreen.eu/ LMI.04Dis_ABLED project https://www.lmidis-abled.com YOUTHShare project in brief «A Place for Youth in Mediterranean EEA Resilient and Sharing Economies for NEETs» ( YOUTHShare ) http://www.youthshare-project.org/ NADINE digital iNtegrAteDsystem for the social support of migraNts / and refugEes https://nadine-project.eu C-Game https://project.c-game.cz FUTURE Time Traveller (FUTURE) https://fbo.bg/welcome-to-the-future/ Fotini Vlachak_Careers Expert 22.5. 2024