Our Approach
Inspiring the future
We see it as our role to prepare and inspire the next generation. Our programs equip students with self confidence, relience and interpersonal skills required for a dynamic future.
Student lead work
Akorn provide a challenge to the students and let them solve it. We ask leading questions and provide support if asked.
Expert facilitation
Our facilitators have a background and passion in relevant fields. Facilitators are vetted, trained and have current Working With Children Check cards.
Collaboration is key
We allow space for students to discuss, deliberate, and constructively argue! Children are our future. The sooner we empower them to enact positive change, the better.
Pride in work
Akorn provide ample opportunity for students to take pride in their work. Students are responsible for presenting their solutions and communicating the benefits of their design.
Values & Principles
Honesty
We like to be up front and honest with students, in a supportive and empowering way.
Resilience and grit
Encouragement from our facilitators emboldens students to be resilient and keep trying.
Unique gifts
Students learn the value of the uniqueness of their ideas and talents. Studends learn ways to enact their inspiration and make a difference in the world
Positivity
We believe in the power of genuine positivity.
Empathy building and care
Our people-first approach helps students build acceptance and confidence in who they are, and use that as a basis for self-resourcing.
Develop Science, Technology Engineering and Maths skills
STEM (and STEaM) skills are necessary for any and all fields of life. We like to foster the appreciation and routine use of the skills they learn at school for solving everyday and major problems.