Technical University in Košice to Lose Faculty as Steel Industry Demands Change
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The Technical University of Košice will reduce its number of faculties, reflecting changes in Slovakia's steel industry employment needs. U.S. Steel, which operates major facilities in eastern Slovakia, has indicated it requires specialized experts rather than large numbers of workers. Despite the faculty reduction, industry specialists argue that metallurgical expertise will remain essential for the region's industrial sector. The move highlights broader shifts in Slovakia's heavy industry, where American steel giant U.S. Steel has been a major employer since acquiring the former state-owned steel works in Košice in the early 2000s.