New Stream of Technology (CBC Nesttec)

In the project, South Karelia and the St. Petersburg region improve robotics skills and teaching in schools. 

Southeast Finland - Russia The Nesttec project funded by the CBC program meets the need to get the desired robotics expertise to the region. 

The project improves the capabilities of the participating schools to participate in the just launched robotics and other technological cooperation with universities.

The project strengthens the competitiveness of the students and the program area in the education and labor market.
 

Project measures

The project organizes eight workshops or seminars where students assemble robots and program their functions. 

Project goals:

• Raising the education level of students and teachers
• Securing the availability of skilled labor
• Learning programming, coding and problem solving
• Inspiring teachers and students to study technology
• Building cooperation networks across borders
 

Effects

The robotics expertise of the Imatra schools and Pietari school 622 is getting stronger and they are known for their expertise. This enables more fruitful cooperation with other educational institutions, such as universities.
The project improves students' readiness for postgraduate studies and strengthens the competence-based competitiveness of the project's regions.