It was announced today that Cork’s Technology Network (CEIA) in collaboration with the Tyndall National Institute, has developed a work experience programme designed to give TY students a real insight into a high tech career.
‘HighTechElec’ is a unique structured one-week TY work experience programme for students genuinely considering a career in science or engineering.
Forty two students from 22 schools across Munster participated in the programme which includes a week of physics, electronics and technology based workshops, lectures, career talks and industry placement.
This will culminate in an innovation competition called TechnoDen. Industry partners include Tyco, EMC, Boston Scientific, Horner APG, Moog, Cork Internet eXchange, S3 Group, Sanmina SCI, Flextronics, Firecomms and Pilz.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Promotion Officer at CEIA, Dr. Eamon Connolly says, "The HighTechElec programme provides students with invaluable experience across industry and academia. Through meeting and working with scientists and engineers, students get first-hand experience of the career choices available to them."
Source: www.businessworld.ie
