1. Intel has launched a five-year apprenticeship program in collaboration with various Arizona organizations to train future manufacturing technicians. 2. The program aims to address the talent gap in US semiconductor manufacturing and enhance workforce diversity. 3. Apprentices will receive hands-on training and earn a certificate and college credit, with 90% expected to stay with Intel post-program.

1. TU Ilmenau offers comprehensive orientation programs for engineering students starting in the winter semester 2024/25. 2. The programs include insights into various engineering fields, visits to companies, and interdisciplinary projects. 3. Students can easily switch majors if they find another field more suitable, without extending their study duration.

1. The 9th Lautrer Solar Power Competition, organized by Hochschule Kaiserslautern, has concluded with winners in three categories. 2. Teams from various schools participated, showcasing innovative solar-powered vehicles. 3. The competition aims to educate students about solar energy and engineering principles.

1. The Baden-Württemberg government has allocated 4.7 million euros to establish a graduate school focused on quantum technology. 2. The new graduate school aims to strengthen the QuantumBW innovation campus and enhance collaboration between universities and industry. 3. The school will offer structured PhD programs and additional training in areas such as technology transfer and intellectual property.

1. Researchers from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and University of Kassel have developed a data protection certification for educational information systems called DIRECTIONS. 2. The certification aims to ensure compliance with GDPR and other relevant laws in the education sector. 3. A criteria catalog has been published to guide providers in achieving data protection certification, which will be tested with selected educational system providers.

1. The Hochschule Kaiserslautern is expanding its international study offerings with a new dual master's degree program in cooperation with the Università Politecnica delle Marche, starting from the winter semester 2024/25. 2. Students will begin their studies in Zweibrücken and continue in Ancona, Italy, earning two master's degrees upon successful completion. 3. The program is supported by the Erasmus program and aims to enhance students' international competitiveness and career opportunities.

1. The educational pathways in Germany are still heavily influenced by parental educational background. 2. Despite the increase in higher education enrollment, disparities based on family educational background persist. 3. Factors such as anticipated costs and lack of information play a significant role in the decision to pursue higher education, especially for those from non-academic families.

1. The Klaus Tschira Foundation is launching a project to inspire young people in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology (MINT). 2. The project aims to identify and nurture hidden talents through MINT Future Days, focusing on creativity and problem-solving skills. 3. A socio-economic survey will accompany the project to understand and address barriers to talent development.

1. The Taskforce 'AI in Education' has presented recommendations to the State Government of North Rhine-Westphalia on responsible and sustainable use of AI in schools, universities, and further education. 2. The recommendations include five central and cross-sectoral measures, such as ensuring legal security, implementing permanent AI training for all education sectors, and developing 'Good Practices' and standards. 3. The taskforce consists of scientists from education, social sciences, and computer science, along with representatives from relevant state ministries, administration, and educational practice.

1. The Technical University of Ilmenau will coordinate the European University Alliance SUNRISE, comprising nine European universities. 2. SUNRISE, funded with €14.4 million over four years, aims to enhance regional sustainable development through strategic collaboration. 3. The alliance includes universities from Bosnia-Herzegovina, France, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, and Cyprus, focusing on STEM fields.

1. The Academy of Ruhr University was awarded the TOP 100 seal at the German Mittelstands-Summit, recognizing its outstanding innovation power. 2. The academy focuses on developing demand-oriented and learner-centered effective and efficient learning processes. 3. Through research projects like WILLEN and KAINE, the academy aims to enhance lifelong learning and increase learning efficiency and effectiveness.