Developing Heritage Skills and Building Professional Careers through the European Heritage Volunteers Programme

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Fri, 06 Nov

Short description

This panel brings together emerging heritage professionals who did participate in numerous training courses and projects within the European Heritage Volunteers Programme. The panel explores how the European Heritage Volunteers Programme helps participants develop practical skills in heritage work, contributing to their professional growth. Drawing on their own experiences, the panellists reflect on how hands-on work, learning alongside experienced practitioners and interdiciplinary exchange have contributed to their professional career development. The discussion considers how non-formal education can connect academic study with heritage practice, build confidence and open up new professional opportunities.

Description

Moderation:

- Juan Carlos Barrientos García (Honduras / Germany) - Degree in Law; MA in World Heritage Studies; PhD candidate in Identity and Heritage Studies at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar; Coordinator of the Educational Programme at European Heritage Volunteers

Participants:

- Ahmed Ben Omrane (Tunisia / Germany) - Diploma in Architecture and Urbanism; MA in Architectural and Cultural Heritage; additional studies in Artistic Ceramics

- Natalia Pernas Cuevas (Mexico / Germany) - BA in Architecture; MA student in Architectural and Cultural Heritage at Hochschule Anhalt.

- Niklas Graß - (Germany / Australia) - MA in World Heritage Studies; MA in Cultural Heritage & Museum Studies

- Rania Abdelmeguied (Egypt / The Netherlands) - BA Architecture & Urban Design, Msc Architecture & History