ABB South Africa & University of Pretoria Ignite STEM Education for Future African Leaders
Africa faces a critical need to cultivate a robust STEM workforce. The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2023 underscores that the continent will require over 23 million STEM graduates by 2030 to fuel its economic growth. This imperative is particularly pronounced in South Africa, where a shortage of engineers, scientists, and technical professionals, coupled with declining enrollment in vital science and mathematics subjects, threatens to stifle innovation and progress. Addressing this challenge requires equipping young people with the essential skills to navigate a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
EBIT Week 2025: ABB’s Commitment to STEM Education
Recognizing the urgency, ABB South Africa has joined forces with the University of Pretoria to champion STEM education. Their partnership supports EBIT Week 2025, a dedicated four-day program designed to immerse Grade 10, 11, and 12 learners in engaging STEM learning experiences. Organized by the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (EBIT), this initiative aims to inspire the next generation of South African innovators. This collaboration highlights a proactive approach to nurturing a skilled workforce, acknowledging that STEM fields are central to economic expansion and technological advancement. The initiative’s focus on practical, hands-on experiences aims to ignite a passion for STEM subjects among learners and demonstrate the real-world applications of these fields.
The collaboration between ABB South Africa and the University of Pretoria represents a vital step in addressing South Africa’s skills gap and fostering the next generation of STEM professionals, essential for driving economic growth and innovation across the continent.
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