Strengthening STEM competencies / zdi
Mathematics, Informatics, Natural sciences, and Technology (=STEM)
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MINT education creates the future. Competencies in Mathematics, Informatics, Natural sciences, and Technology (=MINT) are an important foundation for social participation, innovation, and securing skilled workers in our region.
As a strong educational and economic region with numerous technology-oriented companies, the Oberberg district needs young people who can discover their talents and actively shape their future. Therefore, the Oberberg Education Network, together with its partners, is committed to providing children and young people with exciting access to the MINT world at an early stage – from daycare to school and on to the transition into training and studies.
In the field of action Strengthening MINT competencies, the zdi Center investMINT Oberberg (zdi = Future through Innovation) has been established since 2011. As part of the Oberberg Education Office, it coordinates MINT activities in the region, connects actors from education, science, and business, and develops demand-oriented offers together with its partners. The zdi Center is part of the statewide joint initiative "Future through Innovation.NRW" (zdi) and benefits from a strong network for promoting MINT education in North Rhine-Westphalia.