Panjango is a virtual world of work
which maps the curriculum to work‑related challenges
It helps young people develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to thrive in life after school - all while enabling them to discover more about careers in a fun and interactive way.
Benefits
- gives learning context and purpose and offers a more engaging way to deliver the core curriculum
- develops key competencies such as teamworking, communication, problem solving, creativity and confidence
- encourages risk taking and helps students discover their strengths and weaknesses
- makes careers education engaging through an interactive exploration of the world of work
- broadens horizons and raises aspirations and attainment
Sample challenges
In addition to providing Careers Information across all sectors, Panjango is unique in guiding students through work-related challenges helping them develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to thrive in life after school.
Knowledge Challenges
![Knowledge Challenge](/content/img/civil_engineer_knowledge.png)
Bring learning to life by linking Maths, English and Science curriculum topics directly to the world of work.
Skills Challenges
![Skills Challenge](/content/img/graphic_designer_skills.png)
Fun, interactive games and exercises which help young people develop the skills and competencies needed in the modern workplace.
Experience Challenges
![Experience Challenge](/content/img/police_officer_experience.png)
Put young people into the mind of a professional requiring them to think of solutions to various work-related scenarios or ethical dilemmas.
Testimonials
Panjango is a powerful, immersive experience which helps young people understand why learning is important, and how it is used in practical settings in the world of work.
Panjango is a really dynamic organisation pushing the boundaries of career learning within and beyond the classroom. Panjango is fun and lively, with a strong theoretical base supporting innovative approaches to lifelong career development.
Panjango is a colourful and attractive resource. The interface is deceptively simple, allowing students of all ages to explore career options with independence. The activities and tasks allow for a range of approaches and make the resource relevant to all areas of the curriculum. Thoroughly recommended.
About us
![Jon Maiden](/content/img/mugshots/jon_maiden.jpg)
Jon Maiden Co-Founder
Jon is formerly the director of an arts education charity and oversaw the organisation’s rapid transformation and growth including the purchase of a live arts and entertainment venue. Also formerly managed a school for blind and multiple disability children in South Africa.
![Joseph Leech](/content/img/mugshots/joseph_leech.jpg)
Joseph Leech Co-Founder
Joseph is formerly an Education Officer for Sheffield City Council with a background in Careers Education and Guidance. He has many years experience working in a variety of educational contexts, and holds a Postgraduate Qualification in Career Guidance - QCG.
![Neil MacDonald](/content/img/mugshots/neil_macdonald.jpg)
Neil MacDonald Chair
Neil is the former CFO of Firth Rixon and AESSEAL before becoming a Non Executive Director of A4E, Horbury Group and Master Cutler of the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire. Currently a board member of Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield Theatres Trust and Sheffield Children’s Hospital amongst a host of other voluntary roles.