RUSSIA CHARTS PATH FOR TRAINING FUTURE ENGINEERS AT YOUTH INNOVATION FESTIVAL
Participants in the session included Alexander Vaino , Director of the Young Professionals Division of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives for the Promotion of New Projects (ASI).
November 13, 2025 – Yekaterinburg,
The International Festival of Scientific and Technical Creativity for Children and Youth opened in Yekaterinburg with a plenary session titled “Priority – the Future: National Architecture for Training Young Engineers.” The session marked the start of the festival’s business program, which is being held alongside the “High-Tech: Skills of the Future” international championship.
The discussion brought together education and industry leaders, including Alexander Vaino, Director of the Young Professionals Division at the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI); Viktor Neumyvakin, Director of Vocational Education at the Ministry of Education; Maria Elkina, CEO of WorldSkills Russia; and representatives from Rosatom, Roscosmos, and the Corporate Academy of Rosatom.
Speakers focused on building an integrated pathway for future specialists—from school to the workplace—while strengthening collaboration among government, business, and education institutions.
They also examined how artificial intelligence and digital tools are transforming learning and professional training.
Viktor Neumyvakin emphasized the need to modernize teacher training and develop flexible educational models that connect all stages of learning.
Alexander Vaino highlighted the importance of career guidance that allows students to explore diverse professions and find their place in the country’s high-tech economy.
Maria Elkina underscored that professional skills competitions are not just inspiring events but vital mechanisms for aligning education with real industry demands.
“These competitions help forecast workforce needs and show companies how to engage and mentor young people,” she noted.
The festival, organized by the Agency for the Development of Professional Excellence (ARPM), will conclude on November 14.
It features over 700 participants from 16 Russian regions, competing across eight innovation tracks—from robotics and unmanned technologies to production optimization and AI-driven industrial solutions.
The “High-Tech: Skills of the Future” championship running concurrently has drawn more than 500 competitors and experts from 15 countries, including China, India, Iran, the UAE, and Belarus—making Yekaterinburg a hub for youth-driven innovation and global collaboration.
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