Technical workshops

Why hands-on technology workshops are crucial for the next generation

Technology is only truly understood when it can be tried out. That is why, since 2011, ITQ has been running its own technology workshops for children and young people worldwide – not as a pastime, but out of conviction: growth requires innovation, and innovation requires well-educated minds. Anyone who wants to help shape the minds of tomorrow must invest in their education today.

The key difference: our ‘coach-the-coach’ principle. Experienced engineers train students to become technology coaches, who pass on their enthusiasm to children and young people with fresh vigour – and, in the next step, even pass on their knowledge to younger classmates. This creates a transfer of knowledge that reinforces itself from workshop to workshop. The programme utilises (mini) robots, LEGO Mindstorms EV3, LEGO WeDo Education, Minecraft and EduDemos, as well as wood-turning and soldering stations – complemented by current topics such as coding, artificial intelligence and the circular economy.

Your benefits at a glance:

An early enthusiasm for engineering and future technologies
Practical and fun-filled learning of technical basics
Overcoming reservations about complex technology
Fostering creativity, problem-solving and initiative
Ensuring a sustainable supply of qualified young talent for businesses
Taking an active role in corporate social responsibility
Targeted support for girls and young women to encourage them to pursue careers in technology and STEM subjects

Finding the right solution together

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Tobias Rupert

ITQ Technical Workshops

„Growth requires innovation, and innovation requires well-educated people. That is why, as a company, we take responsibility for the next generation – not just for the sake of it, but because we believe in it.“

Are your children keeping up with the pace of technological change?

In many educational and learning contexts, technology remains an abstract concept. Concepts are explained, but not experienced in practice. This results in a reluctance to engage, a lack of interest and limited long-term learning outcomes. At the same time, more than one in three occupational groups in Germany is already classified as a shortage occupation, particularly in the STEM sector – and the trend is rising.

This is exactly where ITQ comes in: technical concepts are brought to life through practical tasks, hands-on building, testing and experimentation – supported by technical coaches who are themselves still in the middle of their own studies and know exactly how to engage with young people. In this way, the next generation grows at the same pace as the technology they will one day help to shape.

Typical challenges in educational contexts

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Only through practical approaches can a lasting understanding of technology be built up, paving the way for innovation and growth in the future.

Services relating to technical workshops

ITQ develops and runs technology workshops that make technical content easy to understand, engaging and directly applicable. Trained technology coaches pass on their enthusiasm directly to children and young people. With 550 workshops delivered, over 15,590 participants reached, partnerships with 300 schools and institutions, 50 companies and more than 500 trained technology coaches, ITQ is one of the most experienced providers of hands-on technology education in Germany.

An overview of our services

Design and delivery of practical technical workshops
Training students to become technical coaches (Coach-the-Coach)
Developing age-appropriate, interactive learning formats – from robotics to coding
Incorporation of current topics such as artificial intelligence and the circular economy
Supporting businesses with programmes for young talent and training initiatives
Use of a wide variety of learning approaches, including in adult and corporate training

Methodological expertise

Practical teaching of technology using (mini) robots, LEGO Mindstorms EV3, LEGO WeDo Education, EduDemoS and Minecraft
Age-appropriate, playful teaching methods for every target group
Establishing and supporting a network of technical coaches
Integration of future-oriented topics such as AI, coding and sustainability
Networking between schools, universities and businesses

Procedure for technical workshops

ITQ combines technical content with practical teaching methods to convey technology in a way that is both understandable and engaging – thereby nurturing the skilled workers of tomorrow from an early stage.

Project phases

Target audience analysis

Definition of age group, prior knowledge and learning objectives.

Selection of technologies and content

Identifying suitable topics, tools and technical areas of focus – from robotics to AI.

Design of the workshop format

Development of a workshop programme that is appropriate from both a pedagogical and technical perspective.

Practical training with hands-on application

Putting the content into practice through specific tasks, building, testing and experimenting.

Reflection and further development

Analysis of the results and ongoing optimisation of the formats.

Practical technical workshops

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Further ITQ solutions

The services described form part of ITQ’s comprehensive service portfolio. ITQ combines technological expertise, a methodical approach and a deep understanding of processes to deliver sustainable solutions throughout the entire life cycle.

FAQs – Technical Workshops

What are ITQ’s technical workshops?

Technology workshops are hands-on sessions in which children and young people explore technical concepts in a playful way – using robots, LEGO Mindstorms EV3, LEGO WeDo Education, coding activities such as Minecraft, and other wood-turning and soldering stations.

Why is ITQ committed to promoting young talent in technology?

Growth requires innovation, and innovation requires a well-trained workforce. Companies that benefit from this innovation therefore also have a responsibility to facilitate it by investing in the training of the next generation.

What is the ‘coach-the-coach’ principle?

Experienced engineers train students to become technology coaches, who pass on their enthusiasm for technology to children and young people directly and with fresh enthusiasm.

Which current topics are covered in the workshops?

From agile working practices to mechatronics project management and specific technical methods; each tailored to the project context.

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Which age groups are the workshops suitable for?

The formats can be adapted to suit different age groups – from nursery and primary school through to secondary school and career guidance from Year 8 onwards.

How can companies support the technology workshops?

Through partnerships, in-kind contributions or financial support – because sustainable support for young talent can only succeed if companies provide the necessary backing.

Does ITQ also offer the workshops to companies and their staff?

Yes. LEGO-based learning concepts are not only suitable for children and young people, but also for adult and corporate training – for example, for modelling, analysing and programming industrial processes.