Second-year students in the bachelor's program in computer engineering and fourth-year students in the master's program in computer engineering will be offered a personal mentor from the industry. The goal is for mentors to provide valuable insights, help students build networks, and ease the transition from studies to professional life.
— Students get the opportunity to meet representatives from local IT companies and gain insight into working life. This is a great way to create meetings between students and companies, helping them build a network outside academia, says Jan Håkansson, collaboration coordinator.
On February 6, it was time for the mentors and students to meet for the first time.
Thomas Rosevall from CGI sees mentorship as a chance to share his experiences:
— I want to give back and help students understand what the market demands. At university, students are somewhat in a protected bubble, but we can be a sounding board and offer valuable advice, he says.
The students look forward to the program and the opportunity for guidance.
— I hope to gain a better understanding of the industry so I can make the right decisions for my future, says Silas Van der Wall, student.
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