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Planned learning area • SmartSlaps Academy

Skilled Trades & Career Exploration

Help children discover the skills and people behind building, making, and fixing.

Our vision pairs library resources and guided self-study with encouragement, practical skills, and each child’s interests.

Rick, SmartSlaps Guardian

Rick • Subject guide

This pathway has not launched.

The full SmartSlaps Academy is a vision in development. The ideas below describe what we hope to build with funding and confirmed library, education, and community partnerships.

What we hope to develop

01 • Planned

Library guides introducing tools, materials, and how things work.

02 • Planned

Supervised project ideas and realistic routes into further training.

03 • Planned

Study support for applicable entry requirements and skills assessments.

Explore what is available today

Start with an existing activity while we work toward the broader Academy vision.

Contribute to Academy development.

We welcome conversations with educators, librarians, subject specialists, and supporters who want to help children grow their confidence and talents.