To meet the future needs of electronics, we need not only more engineers—but also interdisciplinary creativity. How do we attract more young people to technology and manufacturing, and how can industry become a clearer part of the education pipeline?
Johanna Junbäck from NTA School Development takes us into the question of how we can meet the future needs of technology and electronics—not just by producing more engineers, but by fostering interdisciplinary creativity. She discusses the importance of starting early, already in elementary school, to attract more young people to technology and manufacturing, and how industry can become a more visible part of the education pipeline.
Johanna is a Development Strategist at NTA School Development.
My Stranne is responsible for youth communication within skills provision at Teknikföretagen, an industry and employers’ organization representing 4,500 technology companies in Sweden. She works to strengthen young people’s interest in technology and STEM, so that more see technical education and careers as accessible, attractive, and meaningful paths.