It was Manal Ayadi, the director of the Liège-Ville franchise, who decided to embark on this adventure. After handing over his wool store on rue Cathédrale, “he needed another challenge“. “I was looking for an extracurricular activity for my daughter and I came across the Young Engineers website. I immediately joined the project and said to myself why not?“, she explains. Accompanied by Fanny, facilitator and specialized educator, the director is ready to “bring more to society“.
Guided by the principle “d’Edutainnment“(contraction of education and entertainment), Manal Ayadi can’t wait to discover the “joys of mechanics and robotics“to young people. To do this, free workshops are organized to introduce Young Engineers to the Liège public. “We build a robot, we learn the basic principles of physics and, above all, we make things understandable and tangibleshe explains. This is how we create vocations.”.
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Thus, using a kit bringing together motorized LEGO® bricks and a manual, apprentice engineers bring their creations to life, alone or in teams. “Our introductions to robotics, mechanics, and even coding develop skills that will serve children throughout their schooling and even beyond“, rejoices the director, who underlines the importance”to stimulate creativity and self-esteem“.
The next free workshop will take place on Saturday January 11 from 2 p.m. The opportunity for the curious to discover the non-profit organization. Fans can then, if they wish, register regularly for the various programs offered. Please note that workshops for the elderly or people with specific needs are also provided.
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Find all the information, prices and timetables on the official website of Young Engineers Liège Ville.
