Ninth balance sheet meeting of the Allianz Women in MINT calls

The recruitment of young talent and securing specialists in the areas of mathematics, IT, natural sciences and technology, the so-called MINT professions, is a central economic and political task-even in times of pandemic.

at the invitation of the Minister of Economy DR. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut met on Thursday, October 22nd, 2020, with the partners of Alliance in MINT professions ” for your annual balance sheet check-this time virtually. "The recruitment of young talents and the securing of specialists in the areas of mathematics, IT, natural sciences and technology (so-called MINT professions) is a central economic and political task-even in times of pandemic," emphasized Hoffmeister-Kraut at the meeting.

Important contribution to securing the location

"The number of women in MINT professions rose by almost ten percent from 226,000 to 248,000 from 2013 to 2018. This means that the proportion of women has increased from 15.1 percent to 15.8 percent over the national average. 24,000 in 2018, which corresponds to an increase of 33 percent, ”concluded the minister.

Baden-Württemberg has the highest proportion of MINT employees in Germany with 34 percent. "As a result of the digital transformation, the need for specialists continues to increase and MINT specialists have the necessary skills to solve future-oriented tasks in the areas of health, climate and mobility. The Alliance" Women in MINT calls "makes an important contribution to securing the location, and I am extremely pleased that it has received so great support," said the minister. we were able to hire four other alliance members.

video ambassador campaign started

In order to win over more girls and women for MINT apprenticeships and MINT subjects, the Ministry of Economic Affairs has launched a video ambassador campaign with four high-ranking representatives of the Baden-Württemberg economy. Two protagonists of the campaign, Marjoke Breuning, President of the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce and Commerce, and Agnes Issue, member of the board of IBM Germany, discussed promising procedures for economic affairs in a panel discussion with ministerial director Michael Kleiner. Everyone involved agreed that companies that focus on diversity and equal opportunities are much more successful. In addition, earlier practical experiences confirm that women in commercial and technical professions represent an enrichment for employers.