Digital truck in Rastatt: Young people discover the opportunities of digitization at work
Digital truck in Rastatt: Young people discover the opportunities of digitization at work
The digital truck of the education initiative "Expedition D" will stop at the commercial school in Rastatt on September 19 and 2024. Students: Inside, the opportunity to explore digital technologies and to understand their relevance for the professional world. Accompanied by coaches, you can gain practical experience, for example in areas such as robotics, coding and virtual reality. This offer is part of the coaching4future program, which aims to promote the digital competencies of young people and prepare them for the requirements of the labor market.
Digitization changes the world of work profoundly. In Baden-Württemberg, a region known for its technological innovative strength, digital skills are already indispensable. The industry and the service sector are increasingly looking for specialists who have both technical knowledge and digital skills. According to a study by the German Economy Institute, the need for IT specialists will continue to increase by 2030. This presents both educational institutions and companies for challenges that have to find new ways in training and further education.
Baden-Württemberg traditionally has a strong industrial basis, especially in the areas of mechanical engineering, automotive industry and IT. Historically, the region was a pioneer in Industry 4.0 that integrated digital processes in production. This development requires continuous adaptation of the training content and formats to meet the requirements of the modern world of work.
The following table gives an overview of relevant aspects of digital transformation in the region:
| aspect
| |
|---|---|
| Fack of skilled workers in IT occupations | expected increase in needs by 20% by 2030 |
| most popular apprenticeships 2024 | IT specialist: +12% demand, mechatronics engineer: +8% |
| percentage of companies with digital transformation | 67% of companies in BW have implemented digital solutions |
| Investments in digital education 2024 | over 50 million euros from the state government in digital infrastructure |
The challenges associated with digitization require a common commitment to schools, companies and political decision -makers. Initiatives such as the "Expedition D" and the Coaching4future program are essential building blocks to introduce students: inside to the digital world at an early stage and to give them the necessary tools in order to be successful in a rapidly changing labor landscape. In a city like Stuttgart, which is considered an innovation location and is characterized by many large companies and start-ups, dealing with digital skills is particularly relevant. The events in Rastatt are therefore not only important for the region, but also for the broader discussion about vocational training in the digital era.
Source: program coaching4future of the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung gGmbH/ots
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