Micromobility; A growing career opportunity for students

By Eng. Gagan Shawl

After the epidemic, micromobility vehicles have increased, people are now leaning towards socialization responsibly. Sales of e-bikes have exploded in Europe and the United States since the Covid 19. Low emission transport solutions like e-scooters, e-bikes and regular bicycles bring an advantage. If you want to choose a sustainable future, micro-mobility is one of the best tools for cutting or removing harmful greenhouse gases. With 28% of total emissions related to transportation, micromobility has become a necessity in the current situation. If we change our transportation network, we will be moving towards a sustainable and environmentally friendly future.

Over the past few years, the rise of micromobility companies such as Offo, Mobike, City Bike, and Jump Bike has also increased consumer interest in convenient transportation options. Smaller, lighter vehicles such as bicycles, e-bikes, electric scooters, electric skateboards, shared bicycles, and electric pedal assisted (pedalek) bicycles are popular among young people for the last mile. According to a survey conducted by the Center for Future Mobility in McKinsey in July 2021, 70% of respondents are willing to use a micromobility vehicle for their demonstration. According to McKinsey & Company, the value of the micromobility sector is expected to reach $ 300 billion to $ 500 billion by 2030. Thus, in the coming years, the number of jobs available in this sector will be seen worldwide.

For students who want to build their careers in the automobile sector, especially abroad in micromobility, Germany is the most preferred and preferred option for any international student, due to the availability of the best technology and job opportunities for students. There are several options available for students who want to study automobile related courses. Leading automobile companies like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, VW are working towards a new dynamic – micromobility.

Necessary skills

If you have the courage to perform in challenging areas, then the micromobility program is a lucrative career choice. To be enrolled in these programs students must have some basic skills: first class bachelor’s degree, fluent communication skills, command on technical knowledge, interest for a global career.

Some of the skills mentioned above will definitely help the talents to find exciting opportunities and give them the desired direction in their future.

The main motivation for engineering students to study abroad. The currents are very well known among the students. With so much excitement and competition, the micro-mobility profession is constantly expanding its opportunities and potential around the world. Students who want to build their careers in innovation and production can choose from colleges such as KIT Karlsruhe in Germany Mobility Systems Engineering and Management, New Mobility – Micromobility PFH Stade (Hamburg) in Germany, Eslingen University of Applied Sciences in Germany Vehicle propulsion and control.

Today’s generation is more focused on healthy living, but due to their busy schedule they do not get enough physical exercise in their daily routine. So micro-mobility solutions like bicycles can be the best alternative to physical exercise for commuting to work.

Author Yes is the CEO of Germany.