On March 26, 2025, the Department of Philology and Translation held another session of the scientific club “Vocational Training”. This meeting addressed a pressing topic: STEM Skills for Jobs of the Future.

The head of the club, Associate Professor Kseniia Kugaі, introduced the session’s objectives and emphasized the topic’s relevance amid rapid labor market changes. She noted that integrating knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is critical for training competitive professionals.

Key discussion points:

Defining STEM competencies. Participants explored the concept of STEM and identified the core skills within this framework.

The role of STEM skills in future professions. Discussions highlighted how technical and analytical abilities foster adaptability to emerging challenges.

Interdisciplinary approaches to STEM development. The participants stressed combining technical expertise with humanities skills, such as communication and creative thinking.

STEM for non-technical fields. Special attention was given to integrating STEM elements into curricula for philology and translation students.

Participants shared insights on evolving professional demands and the role of educational institutions in preparing students for these shifts. The meeting concluded with a lively debate on incorporating STEM components into foreign language teaching and professionally oriented disciplines.

26.03.2025