2027 Game Changer Challenge - Partnership Expression of interest

Overview The Department of Education (NSW) is inviting expressions of interest to partner with the 2027 Game Changer Challenge (GCC), the department's multi award-winning design thinking competition, as a Principal Partner, Industry Partner or Event Supporter. About The Game Changer Challenge is open to all 2,200+ NSW public schools and centres, focused on discovering solutions for a real-world wicked problem. Teams of up to 5 students, from Years 3 to 11, submit an online portfolio and video pitch demonstrating their understanding of and research conducted on the wicked problem. Teachers and students are supported with webinars, playbook resources and downloads to help them throughout each stage. Objectives The Game Changer Challenge aims to introduce students to the concept of design thinking as a skill and method for thinking about challenges, solving problems, working collaboratively and improving lives. By involving external organisations, the program aims to: Give NSW public school students the skills to be creative, entrepreneurial and competitive in a global market Expose students to the best and brightest minds working in the private sector to draw on their expertise and industry knowledge Inspire students with knowledge about possible career paths in a variety of fields they may not have considered Support, inform and inspire students to choose post-school pathways aligned to their goals Provide broad, inclusive and rich curriculum with strong co-curricular activities Sponsorship Opportunities Principal Partners, Industry Partners and Event Supporters are invited to help shape the 2027 Wicked Problem, participate in the challenge as judges throughout each stage, and attend the grand final to provide real-life connections, advice and support to students. Partners will support the program as sponsors through: Financial contributions that help continually improve the scope, quality and reach of the program Value in kind contributions that supply the challenge with judges, mentors, advisors, experts and inspirational speakers A full list of contributions and benefits is provided in the related file: 2027 Game Changer Challenge EOI.pdf (288 KB). How to Apply Expressions of interest may be submitted via the 2027 Game Changer Challenge - Partnership EOI online response form, or in an email to the department contact. As this is not a procurement opportunity, scheme membership (SCM0020) Information and technology, (SCM4721) Engineering and technical, and (SCM0256) Construction is not a mandatory requirement. This is a request for sponsorship for the state and regional 2027 Game Changer Challenge. The department is not able to respond to requests to supply to the department, or any other procurement-related enquiries. For all enquiries relating to supplying to the department, please visit: education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/supplying-to-us Enquiries Contact: Camellia Cratt Email: camellia.cratt@det.nsw.edu.au Phone: 0422540842