Internships at WRS are restructured with CYANOTYPES to foster hands-on, reflective learning pathways. This pilot designs a structured work-based learning system for interns and trainees, grounded in competences like “Work-based Learning,” “Self-Directedness,” and “Creative Confidence.”
It integrates feedback loops, mentoring, and competence reflection directly into internship cycles. The goal is to make entry-level roles meaningful not only for task execution but for long-term career development. It offers a replicable model for institutional on-boarding aligned with future skills.
Pilot Lead: WRS Wirtschaftsförderung Region Stuttgart (Germany)
WRS is the economic development agency for the Stuttgart Region, supporting innovation and business growth. As a CYANOTYPES partner, WRS contributes regional insights into skills development, aiding in the creation of training programs that are responsive to local industry needs and economic contexts.
Their participation ensures that the project’s strategies are grounded in regional realities, promoting the development of skills that support economic vitality and innovation within the creative sectors.
Website: https://www.stuttgart.de/wrs
Contact: Niclas Ciziroglou niclas.ciziroglou@region-stuttgart.de
“Creativity is not just a skill; it is a form of agency. The world is changing quickly, and we need frameworks that anticipate change.”
— David Crombie, CYANOTYPES Project Coordinator
Take the challenge: Run a CYANOTYPES Pilot
The CYANOTYPES team invites networks and institutions to take the next step. Lead the transformation by testing and adapting the CYANOTYPES Framework in your own context through tailored Open Pilots.
Start by exploring the CYANOTYPES Toolkit, a practical resource offering frameworks, cards, and templates to guide your organisation through its own journey of unlearning and relearning.
If you are interested in piloting the CYANOTYPES Framework, register here. CYANOTYPES partners will get in touch with you.
Discover examples from partner pilots and scenarios that may help you design your own pilot:
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