Members of the Regional Council of the Union of Machine Builders of Russia, together with the Department of Education of the Tomsk Region and the management of the Tomsk Economic and Industrial College, held a steering committee meeting of the educational-production center (cluster) “Electronics of the Future” as part of the implementation of the federal project “Professionalism” in the Tomsk Region.
The meeting, which took place on May 15, 2021, was attended by representatives from various industries, educational institutions, and government bodies. The main goal of the meeting was to discuss the current state and future plans of the “Electronics of the Future” cluster and to develop a strategy for its further development.
The “Electronics of the Future” cluster was established in 2019 as part of the federal project “Professionalism” with the aim of creating a modern educational-production center that would train highly qualified specialists in the field of electronics and promote the development of the electronic industry in the Tomsk Region. The cluster is a joint initiative of the Tomsk Economic and Industrial College and leading companies in the electronic industry, such as JSC “Micran”, LLC “TOMZEL”, and LLC “TOMS”.
During the meeting, the participants discussed the achievements of the cluster since its establishment and the challenges it has faced. They also exchanged ideas and suggestions on how to improve the cluster’s performance and increase its impact on the development of the electronic industry in the region.
One of the main topics of discussion was the implementation of the “Professionalism” project in the Tomsk Region. The project, which is part of the national project “Education”, aims to modernize the system of vocational education and training in Russia and increase the number of highly qualified specialists in various industries. The “Electronics of the Future” cluster is one of the key projects of the “Professionalism” project in the Tomsk Region.
The participants of the meeting emphasized the importance of close cooperation between educational institutions and the industry in the development of the cluster. They also discussed the need to attract more young people to the field of electronics and to create favorable conditions for their education and training. The representatives of the Tomsk Economic and Industrial College shared their plans to expand the range of educational programs and to modernize the educational facilities to meet the demands of the industry.
The meeting also highlighted the achievements of the “Electronics of the Future” cluster in promoting the development of the electronic industry in the Tomsk Region. Thanks to the joint efforts of the cluster’s members, the region has seen an increase in the production of electronic components and devices, as well as the number of highly qualified specialists in the field. The cluster has also contributed to the creation of new jobs and the growth of the region’s economy.
In conclusion, the members of the Regional Council of the Union of Machine Builders of Russia, the Department of Education of the Tomsk Region, and the management of the Tomsk Economic and Industrial College expressed their satisfaction with the progress of the “Electronics of the Future” cluster and their commitment to further support its development. They also emphasized the importance of such initiatives in promoting the growth of the electronic industry and the development of the region’s economy as a whole.
The steering committee meeting of the “Electronics of the Future” cluster was a successful and productive event, demonstrating the strong partnership between the industry, educational institutions, and government bodies in the Tomsk Region. The participants left the meeting with a clear plan of action and a shared vision for the future of the cluster, which will undoubtedly contribute to the achievement of the goals of the federal project “Professionalism” and the development of the electronic industry in the region.
