E4E - Engineers for Europe: a study about the future of Engineering profession

The paper discusses a project focused on the future of the engineering profession and the emerging requirements for developing appropriate professional competencies.The aim of the project is to bridge the gap between society's needs for engineering performance and the provision of suitable education and training.It is structured into four chapters.The first chapter outlines the inception of the initiative, the formation of the consortium, and the operational methods during the funding period.The second chapter addresses the assessment phase, evaluating both current and future training needs for graduating and practicing engineers by offering relevant online courses.The third chapter details the design and preparation of the training courses for testing and validation.Finally, the fourth chapter explores potential scenarios and advancements for the engineering profession, considering adaptations to evolving societal needs for development and progress.Conclusions to define the strategy for the future of engineers and diagnostics of engineering training needed will be produced at the end of the project E4E.