Rokit, z.s. - https://www.unicreditfoundation.org/en/education-support/grassroots-initiatives/rokit-z-s-

Founded in 2010, and based in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic, Rokit z.s. is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing educational support.

The organisation focuses on enhancing the quality of education through various initiatives and projects.

Rokit aims to support and improve the educational system by offering advisory services, training, diagnostics, interventions, research, and development.
The organisation strives to create a positive impact on the educational landscape by fostering innovation and collaboration.
They focus on educational support - providing advisory services, training, and diagnostics to educational institutions; research & development - engaging in research and development activities to innovate and improve educational practices; and interventions - implementing targeted interventions to address specific educational challenges and needs.
Rokit has been actively involved in various educational projects and initiatives, contributing to the enhancement of educational quality and accessibility.
The organisation collaborates with schools, teachers, and other stakeholders to create a more effective and inclusive educational environment.

Founded in 2010, and based in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic, Rokit z.s. is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing educational support.

The organisation focuses on enhancing the quality of education through various initiatives and projects.

Rokit aims to support and improve the educational system by offering advisory services, training, diagnostics, interventions, research, and development.
The organisation strives to create a positive impact on the educational landscape by fostering innovation and collaboration.
They focus on educational support - providing advisory services, training, and diagnostics to educational institutions; research & development - engaging in research and development activities to innovate and improve educational practices; and interventions - implementing targeted interventions to address specific educational challenges and needs.
Rokit has been actively involved in various educational projects and initiatives, contributing to the enhancement of educational quality and accessibility.
The organisation collaborates with schools, teachers, and other stakeholders to create a more effective and inclusive educational environment.

The "Up We Go! Transition from Lower to Upper Secondary Schooling" programme, selected by UniCredit Foundation through the Call for Education 2023, aimed to address early school leaving (ESL) among students in the Czech Republic.

The programme sought to help students gain a better understanding of themselves, set realistic and achievable goals, and identify the steps needed to reach those goals. It also encouraged participants to recognise the value of continued education and make informed decisions regarding their future studies and career pathways.

The programme targeted lower secondary school students aged 11 to 14 who were at risk of early school leaving. Through tailored support and guidance, it aimed to strengthen their self-efficacy, self-esteem, and self-concept, recognising these factors as essential to their overall well-being and educational success.

The programme was implemented in the Královehradecký region of the Czech Republic, focusing on areas where early school leaving represented a significant challenge. It provided comprehensive support to students in the region, helping them remain engaged in their educational journey.

"Up We Go!" adopted a holistic approach to developing students' competencies in self-efficacy, self-esteem, and self-concept. By fostering these skills, the programme contributed to enhancing students' social value, employability, and future economic prospects, while also generating positive effects on their family environment and overall personal development.

The "Up We Go! Transition from Lower to Upper Secondary Schooling" programme, selected by UniCredit Foundation through the Call for Education 2023, aimed to address early school leaving (ESL) among students in the Czech Republic.

The programme sought to help students gain a better understanding of themselves, set realistic and achievable goals, and identify the steps needed to reach those goals. It also encouraged participants to recognise the value of continued education and make informed decisions regarding their future studies and career pathways.

The programme targeted lower secondary school students aged 11 to 14 who were at risk of early school leaving. Through tailored support and guidance, it aimed to strengthen their self-efficacy, self-esteem, and self-concept, recognising these factors as essential to their overall well-being and educational success.

The programme was implemented in the Královehradecký region of the Czech Republic, focusing on areas where early school leaving represented a significant challenge. It provided comprehensive support to students in the region, helping them remain engaged in their educational journey.

"Up We Go!" adopted a holistic approach to developing students' competencies in self-efficacy, self-esteem, and self-concept. By fostering these skills, the programme contributed to enhancing students' social value, employability, and future economic prospects, while also generating positive effects on their family environment and overall personal development.

Up We Go!

Objectives and Results

The Up We Go! project exceeded its targets, reaching 203 teachers, 35 schools and 1,083 pupils.

The programme strengthened pupils’ self-awareness and educational aspirations, with 91.5% showing improved self-development skills and 94% greater clarity about their future education pathways. Nearly 88% considered progression to upper-secondary education important.

Teachers also reported strong benefits, with 98–100% feeling more confident in identifying and supporting pupils at risk of early school leaving. The methodology proved practical, effective and sustainable through its integration into school practice and the supporting e-learning platform.