1. Dr. Kurt StollThe Skills Gap04.10.20151 The Skills Gap – Perception and Reality Dr. Kurt Stoll Chairman of the Supervisory Committee The Festo Group

2. Dr. Kurt StollThe Skills Gap04.10.20152 The Skills Gap – the Stakeholders Young People Industry Policy makers and government Training Providers (incl. higher education) National economy Young people – the potential apprentices and those that influence them (parents, careers advisors, teachers…) Vocational Training and Education providers Education policy-makers and training providers … the national economy

3. Dr. Kurt StollThe Skills Gap04.10.20153 What the Leaders Forum can contribute We want to create interest among young people worldwide for trades by enhancing their image describing career opportunities countering misconceptions about earning power and life-styles This serves all the key stakeholders Young People Industry Policy makers and governme nt Training Provider s (incl. higher education) National economy

4. Dr. Kurt StollThe Skills Gap04.10.20154 The Skills Gap Perceptions Reality All countries worldwidebut the 3 largest are missing – China, India and Russia All professional trades coveredmissing - important materials (e.g. polymer, rubber), physiotherapy, environment and nano technology Multi-national trainingbut only in one company - international exchange? All firms should train skillsmore and more companies avoid training apprentices due to the high costs All certified apprentices all should get a job on successful completion – but only 70 to 90% do Not just a technician in addition to the technical, practical skills, business orientation and computer literacy is important

5. Dr. Kurt StollThe Skills Gap04.10.20155 Why Festo and WorldSkills? WorldSkills Leaders Forum The WorldSkills partnership – a powerful tool The Forum will develop into at least 2 things: complements the WorldSkills Competition will expand influence through networking and the sharing of innovative ideas serves policy makers and business leaders helps us drive constant development of our markets ensures we meet the needs of industry and commerce worldwide an annual event - an effective learning and networking environment a first choice website to find or share ideas, support and resources for improving skills training worldwide

6. Dr. Kurt StollThe Skills Gap04.10.20156 Improving perception Examples from the Festo perspective - dealing with the perception of children and young people winning over teachers and careers advisors life-styles and earning technology toys for children e.g. FischerTechnik, Lego MindStorms mechatronics competition Technology Days supporting innovative museums e.g. German Museum Munich, Nemo in Amsterdam

7. Dr. Kurt StollThe Skills Gap04.10.20157 Festo Industrial AutomationFesto Didactic Menschen und betriebl. Organisation Maschinen und Anlagen und Festo Komponenten Festo Systeme Festo Service Festo Consulting Festo Training Festo Lernsysteme Steigerung der Leistungsfähigkeit von Festo Industrial AutomationFesto Didactic Menschen und betriebl. Organisation people and organisations Maschinen und Anlagen machines machine building proc. and Festo Components Festo Systems Festo Service Festo Consulting Festo Training Festo Learning Systems increasing the performance of Festo – global provider of industrial automation & qualification

8. Dr. Kurt StollThe Skills Gap04.10.20158 The fascinating World of Mechatronics: Mr. Robot from Festo welcomes visitors at Mystery Park (future pavilion) in Interlaken (CH).

9. Dr. Kurt StollThe Skills Gap04.10.20159 Our Future depends finally on the Skills of the young Generation K.Stoll

10. Dr. Kurt StollLeaders Forum – The Skills Gap04.10.201510 Thank you