Dialog series «School & Economy»

Shaping the future together

How we want to work tomorrow – and what the next generation needs to do so | The world of work is changing rapidly: digitalization, sustainability, a shortage of skilled workers and new values are presenting schools and businesses with common challenges. In the «School & Business» dialog series, students, teachers, companies and Educational Labs meet at eye level to develop future perspectives and define the skills that will be in demand tomorrow. Each format lasts three hours.

Formats:

• Format 1: Future Work Lab
  High school students use an interactive building kit to explore their expectations for the future of work. Companies and laboratories reflect this through their requirements—this creates a dynamic dialogue that fosters mutual understanding and brings initial opportunities for collaboration to light.
  
  First session: December 17, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  , Miller Room, B12a, 1st floor
• Format 2: Future Skills
  Teachers and company representatives discuss together which skills young people will need in the future. In an interactive workshop, trends in the world of work are highlighted, expectations are compared and concrete ideas for cooperation are developed.

Target groups:

• Pupils (upper secondary level)
• Secondary school teachers
• Company representatives
• Representatives of the laboratories of the Educational Labs

Goals of the dialog series:

• Combining school and business perspectives
• Making the expectations of the younger generation visible
• Defining future skills together
• Providing impetus for cooperation and mutual learning

Companies that are interested in working together or would like to get involved in the exchange can contact the Educational Lab team at any time. We welcome new partners who want to actively shape the future of education.