Balthazar prepares young people with knowledge for the future

The future doesn't have to knock on the door of the Balthazar Science Center - it's already wide open. It prepares the future generation for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Dedicated educators who are passionate about their subjects in science and technology meet students of all ages here - from preschoolers and secondary school students to university students. On the same premises are Volvo's development department and the ASSAR innovation arena, which opens up for exciting meetings across age and competence boundaries.

Within 10 years, Skaraborg needs to add 30,000 new inhabitants and create 15,000 new jobs. New company establishments, such as Volvo's battery factory in Mariestad, require a workforce with the right skills and Balthazar plays an important role in this.

“Vi måste redan nu börja väcka ett intresse för den nya industrin hos eleverna i Skaraborg. Vi pratar inte så mycket längre om att teknik och naturvetenskap är lattjo och kul utan om att de unga ska ta till sig matte, fysik, och teknik för att kunna ha en utvecklande sysselsättning som gynnar både dem själva och Skaraborg i framtiden”, säger Magnus Elmshorn, VD Balthazar Science Center i Skövde.

As a young adult, moving from Skövde and Skaraborg for an exciting education and a cool job in the big city is no longer a matter of course.

“När man pluggar på högskolan i Skövde så är närheten till industrin helt unik. Ett exempel är när dataspelsutvecklarna testar sina grejer på besökarna på Balthazar”, fortsätter Magnus Elmshorn.

Children, young people and adults alike come to Balthazar. The little ones get to unleash their sense of discovery and enjoy the lights and flashes, the 12-year-olds think programming is cool, and for the adults the visit may sow the seeds of a new career choice.

“För skolorna är Balthazar som en extra kunskapsboost i de viktigaste ämnena. Pedagogerna stöttar lärarna med sin spetskompetens och tar emot skolklasser och gör även besök på skolor. Det märks att barnen blir inspirerade när de frågar om det är skola eller show”, avslutar Magnus Elmshorn.

How do you find housing in Skövde? We put the question to the relocation guides Maja Söderberg and Linda Ilsefjäll at Welcome House in Skövde. Welcome House is a combined tourist and newcomer service where visitors can get help with everything from tips on hiking trails and restaurants in Skövde to how to find the right information about looking for a job, finding housing and school in Skövde.
Marta and Santiago moved to Skövde a year ago to study industrial engineering with a minor in automation. Thanks to the close collaboration between industry and academia in Skövde, they got an opportunity to put their knowledge to test. The two of them carried out a thesis project at Elektroautomatik, an automation integrator founded right here in Skövde. The success of their project led to a summer employment, giving them a chance to connect, explore and enjoy Skövde a little longer.
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