How will universities and enterprises of the Ministry of Energy work within the framework of the Engineering Education Concept until 2035? This was discussed today at an off-site meeting at the Belarusian National Technical University.

Infrastructure is already being modernized: competency centers and a new building for the BNTU Faculty of Power Engineering have been inaugurated. But the main focus now is maximizing the integration of education with real-world production.

Key results and agreements:

* Infrastructure: BNTU will equip its High Voltage Engineering laboratory, open a competency center for gas supply systems, and open a student design bureau. A branch of the Belenergo joint training center will also be established on campus.

* "Study and Work" initiative: curricula will be adjusted to allow students to simultaneously master in-demand blue-collar jobs (already in 9 areas!). We will provide grant and scholarship support and expand opportunities for formal employment in senior years.

* Practical teachers: amendments will be made to the Labor Code to allow enterprise specialists to teach classes without interruption from work and with full pay.

* On-the-job training: study of specialized subjects, student internships, and advanced training for teachers will be organized directly at Belenergo enterprises.

* Science: joint R&D will be launched to address real-world production needs and the work of department branches will be intensified.

Industry companies will provide additional financial incentives: grants and stipends for students and faculty. Furthermore, BNTU is considering creating a corporate training center for current industry employees.

Main focus: universities train specialists to meet specific industry needs, while companies directly participate in the educational process