Lumiform 2030 Project
The Lumiform 2030 project aims to support and expand photonics training programmes (vocational baccalaureate, Higher Technical Certificate and Bachelor of Technology) across the country.
Meeting companies’ demand for technicians
Photonics is a rapidly and constantly evolving technology that touches on key elements of strategic value chains.
Today, there are 1,230 companies, 300 laboratories and 100 training organisations employing 84,000 people.
The sector’s growth and technological developments are placing significant pressure on the roles of photonics operators and technicians. Existing training programmes, which are difficult to understand and lack visibility, are facing a shortage of candidates, dropouts during training, and a lack of qualified trainers.
There is an urgent need to address the skills requirements of companies in the photonics sector through an enhanced, tailored and attractive training programme, particularly at A-level to bachelor’s degree level.
Supporting photonics training courses
The Lumiform 2030 project aims to support and expand photonics courses at vocational baccalaureate, Higher Technical Certificate and Bachelor of Technology levels across the country.
Three key priorities are targeted:
- ensuring full student intake in training programmes to guarantee their development and sustainability,
- innovative teaching methods,
- enhancing teachers’ skills to ensure training capacity is aligned with industry needs.
LUMIFORM 2030 will contribute to the creation of 7,500 places in initial training, with the number of places set to double over five years. The outreach component will target approximately 50,000 primary and secondary school pupils and their teachers.
