Layoff Announcement in the Sector by VDI
The German Association for Engineering, VDI, has released an impulse paper titled "Impulses for Education and Qualification of the Future," which focuses on education and qualification for the future in various sectors, from early childhood to continuing education.
According to VDI labor market expert, Ingo Rauhut, demand for engineers is set to rise sharply in the near future due to the retirement of the baby boomer generation and necessary public investment in infrastructure, security, and climate. This prediction is based on the surveys in the latest VDI-IW Engineering Monitor.
The impulse paper, developed by experts from various industries, aims to make STEM education fit for the future. Notable contributors include Prof. Martin Faulstich (sustainable technologies, TU Dortmund), Prof. Lars Lauven (spatial planning, TU Dortmund), Prof. Franziska Schaube (mechanical engineering, Hochschule Düsseldorf), Prof. Andreas Löschel (economics, Ruhr University Bochum), Prof. Markus König (construction and environmental engineering, Ruhr University Bochum), and Prof. Ellen Enkel (business administration and mobility, University of Duisburg-Essen).
The current development in traditional industries is accompanied by uncertainties and structural shifts. To counteract this, the impulse paper presents 28 examples of good practice along the entire education chain, from daycare to continuing education.
Rauhut emphasizes the importance of seizing the opportunity inherent in the current situation. He encourages people in engineering professions and technical specialists to be qualified for new, promising technologies through targeted reskilling programs.
VDI, through its Initiative Future Germany 2050, aims to maintain Germany as a strong technology location. The association supports engineers in their endeavors, providing continuing education programs.
For more information, Ingo Rauhut can be contacted at Phone: +49 211 6214-697 or via email at [email protected].
Demographic change will further exacerbate the shortage of skilled workers in the engineering professions. As a result, there is a growing demand for highly qualified engineers in future-oriented industries. The aim of the impulse paper is to address these challenges and ensure that Germany remains a competitive engineering location.
The VDI impulse paper is part of the VDI's efforts to support engineers and secure Germany's innovative strength and competitiveness. It is aimed at all education stakeholders, including policymakers, educators, and industry leaders.
In conclusion, the VDI impulse paper provides valuable insights into the future of education and qualification in the engineering sector. It serves as a call to action for all parties involved to invest in education and training to secure Germany's innovative strength and competitiveness as an engineering location.
