Schorndorf enthusiastic: MINT professions and the future of the students!

Schorndorf enthusiastic: MINT professions and the future of the students!

Schorndorf, Deutschland - At the Burg-Gymnasium Schorndorf, an exciting lecture recently took place, which students brought closer to the world of MINT professions. Cornelia Mattern and Julian Rössler from the program Coaching4future were involved in the young people in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology. The lecture was not only informative, but also interactively designed with short films and quiz questions.

A moment that caused a sensation was the question of a student whether artificial intelligence could lead to people. This critical discussion illustrated the interest of young people in current topics and the need to deal with the challenges of technology, a central component in today's education.

significant MINT training for teachers

The lecture at the Burg-Gymnasium is part of a larger framework that Coaching4future for schools and teachers. The training series for teachers begins on October 16, 2024 and focuses on MINT professions and digital skills. The participants can look forward to a variety of exciting topics, such as the development of future technologies and the effects of digitization on job profiles.

• Part 1: Analysis of MINT professional images (16.10.2024)
• Part 2: Exploration of industrial processes using the experience-learning truck discover industry (23.10.2024)
• Part 3: Digitization in professions and creation of a "digitization plan" for schools (06.11.2024)
• Part 4: Introduction of a hybrid learning tool for career orientation (13.11.2024)

The MINT formation in the focus

The efforts for solid MINT training are also supported by Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) . The aim is to promote MINT skills from daycare to the university. The focus is on securing skilled workers and dealing with social challenges such as climate change and digitization.

The initiatives are diverse: from the integration of families to the STEM formation to the support of practical research to the improvement of the representation of women in the MINT area. A special focus is on the annual girls' day, which is supposed to stimulate students for cliché -free career orientation.

The fact that these measures are necessary and important can be seen in the still subordinate role of women in the MINT sector. While the proportion of female students in this area rose from 2002 to 2022 from 31 % to 35 %, the path to equality remains a challenge.

In summary, the joint effort of schools, parents and initiatives such as Coaching4future BMBF will result in more young people can be excited about the fascinating MINT professions. In a world that is increasingly dependent on digital skills, these committed programs are needed more than ever.