Described are a number of national and local initiatives that are taken to motivate young people to choose for technical education. From the local initiatives we focus on the area where Fontys and Actemium are located; the southeast of the Netherlands. Not only governmental organizations and foundations …

Globalization, accelerating technological advancements and the increasing unpredictability and demanding nature of clients have a major impact on the context in which companies operate. Companies are compelled to create a stream of innovations, both technological and organizational, in order to adapt …