Making the Games!
June 2, 2010
Edge is looking behind the scenes at the inspirational men and woman responsible for creating the Olympic Games in a new skills initiative inspired by London 2012.
‘ Making the Games’ showcases some of the many interesting and exciting roles involved in creating the Olympic Games and aims to inspire young people, and their teachers, to think differently about practical and vocational careers. By profiling a handful of skilled, highly successful professionals via the ‘Making the Games’ website and the accompanying Twitter page, @makingthe games, Edge hope to change perceptions and raise the stature of practical learning within the UK.
Visitors to the ‘Making the Games’ website can view a diverse range of case studies, from construction workers to chefs and engravers to film crew. Useful links for anyone interested in a profiled career can be found on each page whilst a fun interactive dimension gives the opportunity to send questions to the individuals profiled, and to follow their specific twitter updates as their work progresses.
For more information check out the ‘Making the Games’ website and Twitter profile, @makingthegames - http://twitter.com/Makingthegames.
