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Den Grønne STU will explore subjects such as sustainability, ecology, and green technologies
This August, the Danish Municipality of Aarhus will open Den Grønne STU (The Green STU): a new school where young people with autism can study green subjects. In a press release, Aarhus explains that STU stands for Specially Organised Youth Education and targets young people with disabilities.
Den Grønne STU’s vision is to help its students acquire skills that will allow them to enter the labour market and secure employment. Acknowledging the significance of green subjects, the new education centre will focus on outdoor activities, green technology, sustainability, and food. In this way, young people with autism will gain knowledge and skills which are in high demand.
Councillor for Social Affairs and Employment Kristian Würtz commented on this: “In these years, there is a strong green movement and climate awareness, which leaves its mark on urban development, job creation and especially characterises the lifestyle and communities of the younger generations. With the development of Den Grønne STU, Aarhus Municipality wants to connect to these movements and ensure that young people with autism come first in relation to getting jobs within the green subjects.”
During the establishment of Den Grønne STU, the city worked alongside the National Association for Autism to ensure that the school is in line with the users’ needs. Chair of the National Association for Autism Kreds Østjylland Marianne Banner spoke to the municipality, noting that they have received numerous requests for an STU with opportunities for outdoor activities.
Now, Den Grønne STU is finally fulfilling this request, giving young people the chance to take part in outdoor activities whilst gaining essential knowledge. Taking this further, the new education centre will reportedly focus on four key subjects:
20 students are currently expected to begin studying at Den Grønne STU this August.
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