From Argentina to the World : the strategic importance of textile engineering in global workforce development

Autores
Gottardo, Marcelo Oscar; Olivero, Marcelo Roberto
Año de publicación
2024
Idioma
inglés
Tipo de recurso
documento de conferencia
Estado
versión publicada
Descripción
The field of textile engineering is critical to the advancement of industries worldwide, yet it remains underrepresented in higher education. In Argentina, the Universidad Tecnológica Nacional (UTN) is one of the few institutions offering a specialized degree in textile engineering, producing a limited number of graduates each year. This paper investigates how the combination of generic, specific, and transversal competencies acquired by textile engineers at UTN enables them to navigate diverse roles across the textile industry and beyond. Using survey data from industry professionals and textile engineering graduates, the paper highlights the significant shortage of specialized talent in the sector, compounded by the migration of skilled engineers abroad. Case studies, including sustainable textile innovation led by UTN graduates and an international collaboration in Ghana, illustrate the global demand for textile engineering expertise. The findings emphasize the need for expanding access to textile engineering education, aligning curricula with evolving industry demands, and positioning textile engineering as a key field for future workforce development.
Universidad Tecnológica Nacional. Facultad Regional Buenos Aires
Fil: Gottardo, Marcelo Oscar. Universidad Tecnológica Nacional. Facultad Regional Buenos Aires; Argentina.
Fil: Olivero, Marcelo Roberto. Universidad Tecnológica Nacional. Facultad Regional Buenos Aires; Argentina.
Materia
Textile engineering education
Cross-disciplinary competencies
Global talent shortage
Sustainable innovation
Ingeniería textil
Nivel de accesibilidad
acceso abierto
Condiciones de uso
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Repositorio
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Universidad Tecnológica Nacional
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dc.title.none.fl_str_mv From Argentina to the World : the strategic importance of textile engineering in global workforce development
title From Argentina to the World : the strategic importance of textile engineering in global workforce development
spellingShingle From Argentina to the World : the strategic importance of textile engineering in global workforce development
Gottardo, Marcelo Oscar
Textile engineering education
Cross-disciplinary competencies
Global talent shortage
Sustainable innovation
Ingeniería textil
title_short From Argentina to the World : the strategic importance of textile engineering in global workforce development
title_full From Argentina to the World : the strategic importance of textile engineering in global workforce development
title_fullStr From Argentina to the World : the strategic importance of textile engineering in global workforce development
title_full_unstemmed From Argentina to the World : the strategic importance of textile engineering in global workforce development
title_sort From Argentina to the World : the strategic importance of textile engineering in global workforce development
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Gottardo, Marcelo Oscar
Olivero, Marcelo Roberto
author Gottardo, Marcelo Oscar
author_facet Gottardo, Marcelo Oscar
Olivero, Marcelo Roberto
author_role author
author2 Olivero, Marcelo Roberto
author2_role author
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Textile engineering education
Cross-disciplinary competencies
Global talent shortage
Sustainable innovation
Ingeniería textil
topic Textile engineering education
Cross-disciplinary competencies
Global talent shortage
Sustainable innovation
Ingeniería textil
dc.description.none.fl_txt_mv The field of textile engineering is critical to the advancement of industries worldwide, yet it remains underrepresented in higher education. In Argentina, the Universidad Tecnológica Nacional (UTN) is one of the few institutions offering a specialized degree in textile engineering, producing a limited number of graduates each year. This paper investigates how the combination of generic, specific, and transversal competencies acquired by textile engineers at UTN enables them to navigate diverse roles across the textile industry and beyond. Using survey data from industry professionals and textile engineering graduates, the paper highlights the significant shortage of specialized talent in the sector, compounded by the migration of skilled engineers abroad. Case studies, including sustainable textile innovation led by UTN graduates and an international collaboration in Ghana, illustrate the global demand for textile engineering expertise. The findings emphasize the need for expanding access to textile engineering education, aligning curricula with evolving industry demands, and positioning textile engineering as a key field for future workforce development.
Universidad Tecnológica Nacional. Facultad Regional Buenos Aires
Fil: Gottardo, Marcelo Oscar. Universidad Tecnológica Nacional. Facultad Regional Buenos Aires; Argentina.
Fil: Olivero, Marcelo Roberto. Universidad Tecnológica Nacional. Facultad Regional Buenos Aires; Argentina.
description The field of textile engineering is critical to the advancement of industries worldwide, yet it remains underrepresented in higher education. In Argentina, the Universidad Tecnológica Nacional (UTN) is one of the few institutions offering a specialized degree in textile engineering, producing a limited number of graduates each year. This paper investigates how the combination of generic, specific, and transversal competencies acquired by textile engineers at UTN enables them to navigate diverse roles across the textile industry and beyond. Using survey data from industry professionals and textile engineering graduates, the paper highlights the significant shortage of specialized talent in the sector, compounded by the migration of skilled engineers abroad. Case studies, including sustainable textile innovation led by UTN graduates and an international collaboration in Ghana, illustrate the global demand for textile engineering expertise. The findings emphasize the need for expanding access to textile engineering education, aligning curricula with evolving industry demands, and positioning textile engineering as a key field for future workforce development.
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dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv Gottardo, M. O. y Olivero, M. R. (2024). From Argentina to the World: The Strategic Importance of Textile Engineering in Global Workforce Development. ICLM-24 – International Conference on Leadership and Management, Miami, EE.UU., 27-28 de noviembre de 2024.
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12272/15643
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