Amid the challenges faced by young people transitioning from school to professional life, the TrajectLab (Trajectories Laboratory) was born—a unique vocational guidance initiative designed to address the specific needs of secondary school students in Mozambique.
Scheduled for implementation between 2025 and 2026, TrajectLab is not just an educational program—it is a carefully crafted experience aimed at fostering reflection, encouraging conscious choices, and strengthening the connection between students and their life projects.
Inspired by methodologies studied and adapted to the local context, the project combines weekly group sessions, held on Wednesdays during school hours, with individual guidance moments in a dedicated vocational and skills development space. This approach allows each student to explore their potential in a structured and personalized way, according to their needs and aspirations.
More than providing ready-made answers, TrajectLab invites participants to ask their own questions: Who am I? What motivates me? Which paths can I pursue? By involving students, parents, teachers, and the school community, the project builds a support network that goes beyond school walls and strengthens the social fabric.
OBJECTIVES
Promote self-awareness and vocational reflection among students.
Encourage conscious educational and professional choices aligned with individual competencies.
Engage the school and family community in the guidance process.
Contribute to reducing school dropout rates and increasing academic motivation.
Strengthen a culture of continuous and holistic educational development.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Weekly group vocational guidance sessions.
Individual support and mentoring for students.
Thematic workshops on self-awareness, career planning, and socio-emotional skills.
Sharing sessions involving teachers, parents, and students.
Practical exercises for exploring interests and abilities.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Students with greater clarity about their personal and professional goals.
Reduced school dropout and increased student engagement.
Schools better equipped to support students’ vocational development.
A strengthened school community united around a common educational purpose.
IMPLEMENTATION PERIOD
2025 - 2026
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A vocational guidance laboratory that helps secondary school students discover their personal and professional paths through practical sessions, guided reflection, and individual mentoring.
