21st Century Students – Promoting Digital Manufacturing and Design (DM&D) in Schools

‘21st Century Students’ will offer school learners as well as their educators’ different perspectives and approaches to find their interests and strengths in STEM education, while providing a better working knowledge of digital design and manufacturing in line with industry needs.  The project aims to tackle skills gaps and mismatches through the creation and rollout of innovative learning tools that better meet the learning needs of students, while also being relevant to our ever-more-technological society.

The objectives are to:

1. Prepare students for the Industry 4.0 revolution through exposer to hands-on learning experiences in digital manufacturing environments;

2. Strengthen the capacity of teachers and schools to instill quality STEM education and lead the way in Industry 4.0 education and innovation to meet the needs of an increasingly digital manufacturing sector;

3. To create a transnational network of educators and digital manufacturing experts, working collaboratively to promote effective STEM education.