Competitiveness / Education

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

Spotlight issue

12th November 2021 / Competitiveness / Education


Jan Švejnar: The Sky Is the Limit

CERGE-EI celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. What was the main need or impulse that led to the founding of the postgraduate economic education institute in the Czech Republic? What were the main challenges? How has the institute changed in the three decades of its existence? CERGE-EI co-founder Jan Švejnar looks back in a vlog.
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30th September 2021 / Competitiveness / Education


Digitization is changing the labor market, the education system remains unchanged. Vodafone therefore launched the #FutureTalentAcademy digital academy

According to a study by the World Economic Forum called the Future of Jobs Report, 65% of the jobs that today's students will have do not yet exist. In the labor market, the demand for completely new digital skills is gradually growing, which, however, is rarely taught in schools. Therefore, Vodafone, together with leading experts, has launched a free educational platform #FutureTalentAcademy, which will prepare young talents for the position such as web designer or gamedesigner.
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22nd July 2021 / Competitiveness / Education


3D printing in education - curriculum resources

When teachers want to add 3D printing to the classroom, they need help with lesson plans. BE3D Academy provides teachers with 3D lessons that are rich in content, are easy to use and engage students with STEAM subjects. New lessons are now available. BE3D Academy grows again with 5 more premium 3D lessons. This online resource now has more than 50 lessons available to schools using BE3D eDee as their 3D printing system. Each 3D lesson in BE3D Academy provides teachers lesson plans, worksheets, videos and other resources that do not require any professional development for teachers to use them in the classroom, or remotely, right away.  
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic