On May 17, 2024, the Faculty of Economics, Engineering and Applied Sciences of the Cahul State University “Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu” organized together with the Cahul Business Incubator the second second FOLLOW-up workshop within the skills4future project – “Developing and improving the STEAM skills of students and teachers for curriculum innovation and sustainable development of higher education institutions and local businesses” – Erasmus +, an initiative dedicated to the development and improvement of STEAM skills of students and teachers. Faculty students, teachers, local entrepreneurs and representatives of APL and NGOs participated in the workshop.
The students were trained in several practical activities in which they applied the new knowledge obtained during the academic year, as well as the STEAM skills. The interactive activities undertaken have been designed to bridge the gap between academic theories and real-world business practices, ensuring that students gain practical experience that is directly relevant to the needs of local businesses.
Local entrepreneurs who who have been actively involved in the piloting phase shared their invaluable insights and feedback.. Their contributions are essential in refining the curricula to better serve both students and the business community. Discussions highlighted successes and challenges faced, providing a clear path for future improvements.
Participants discussed the successes achieved and identified areas for improvement, ensuring the continued development and relevance of the B&A program, and emphasized the need to strengthen links between academia and industry. Continued collaboration between academia and industry will lead to the development of a skilled and adaptable workforce ready to meet the demands of the modern marketplace.
