Bridging the Gap: How Industry and Vocational Education Co-Create the Future of Learning

This webinar explores how companies and vocational education institutions can co-create innovative learning environments that respond to the needs of Generation Z and Alpha. Best practices from industry and education will highlight how future-proof training formats are designed and implemented in real-world contexts.

The webinar is for companies, vocational schools, training providers, education networks, and policymakers working at the interface of industry and vocational education. It addresses stakeholders interested in developing relevant, future-oriented qualification strategies to attract and retain young talent in emerging sectors such as battery technology.

Program

10:00 – 10:10 | Welcome & Project Spotlight
Marleen Keller, e-mobil BW GmbH
Constantin Casper, Technical Academy Schwäbisch Gmünd

- Introduction to the VOLTAGE Initiative
- Current Highlights and Pilot Activities

10:10 – 10:30 | Keynote
 “Learning That Connects – Reaching Generation Z & Alpha Effectively”
Denis Davidovac, Youth Secretary for the Baden-Württemberg District, IG Metall

- What Defines Gen Z & Alpha? Values, Purpose, Learning Behavior
- New Work – Why Traditional Learning Formats Need to Change 


10:30 – 10:50 | Industry Insights
“Future-Proof Training: How We Adapt Our Learning Culture”
Julian Eckstein, Key Account Manager, StackFuel GmbH

- Real-world transformation through co-created qualification - the IAV Case
- Transformation pressures & Gen Z learning needs
- Deep dive into IAV’s 5-step qualification model
- How StackFuel supports and scales such transformation
- Broader takeaways and co-creation insights



10:50 – 11:10 | Education Insights
“Rethinking Learning Environments for Tomorrow’s Workforce”
Dr. Sebastian Anselmann, Research assistant for the Media and IT Competence for Training Personnel (MIKA) project “Teaching and learning, educational personnel”, Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB)

- Co-Creative Curriculum Design
- Technology-Enhanced and Learner-Centered Methods 
- Collaboration with Industry and Schools to Ensure Relevance

11:10 – 11:25 | Q&A & Interactive Dialogue with the Speakers and Partners from Sweden, Finland, Portugal & Turkiye
Laura Neuberger, e-mobil BW GmbH


11:25 – 11:30 | Closing & Outlook
Lena Müller, e-mobil BW GmbH

 

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