Italy / Education / DE&I

24 September 2024

According to Unioncamere-ANPAL, Italy is projected to face a shortage of over 50,000 graduates in fields such as healthcare, economics, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) by 2026. To help address this gap and streamline the transition from education to employment, Mitsubishi Electric is dedicated to initiatives that introduce students to STEM disciplines, demonstrating how subjects like mathematics and physics are applied in real-world projects.

In this context, we seized the opportunity to promote STEM awareness through the ‘Girls & Science’ Project, designed to establish a meaningful connection with the local community. As part of this initiative, we developed a bespoke training programme focused on collaborative robotics. Through engaging educational activities and hands-on lab sessions, students were given a unique chance to explore the immense potential of this field.

The programme was held in September over two sessions: one at our Vimercate headquarters on 9^th Sep. and the other at ITIS A. Rossi in Vicenza on 24^th Sep. Students participated in both theoretical and practical sessions led by our experts, visited our showroom, and engaged in lab activities, gaining first-hand experience of the working environment in this dynamic and innovative sector.

STEM disciplines are becoming increasingly critical, requiring targeted efforts to prepare the next generation to meet the technological challenges of the future.

Through the ‘Girls & Science’ collaboration, we view this initiative as a starting point in our ongoing commitment to young people, aiming to inspire interest in STEM, challenge gender stereotypes, and contribute to building a more equitable and inclusive professional landscape.