“The skills of the future aren’t just developed in the classroom”

Make extracurricular STEM education a clear part of Sweden’s strategy for future workforce development. This is the message from TechSverige CEO Åsa Zetterberg, along with representatives from Helloworld!, Kodcentrum, Linköping Science Park, and Pink Programming, in an opinion piece on nyteknik.se.

Sweden is facing a growing skills gap in digitalization, AI, and technology. At the same time, opportunities to develop digital skills and understanding are being given less and less space in schools. This is concerning in a situation where these very skills are a fundamental prerequisite for employment, innovation, and competitiveness.