The Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) offers various collaboration opportunities for organizations looking to engage with engineering students and graduates. Through initiatives like the Student Engineer Employment (SEE) program, employers can integrate skilled students into their teams on a flexible basis. Additionally, companies can host internships, hire graduates, participate as industry guest lecturers, or mentor emerging engineers. They can also suggest real-world projects for students, providing practical experience and insights while showcasing the students’ capabilities.

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Facilitate their success: the engineers of the future

The Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) is excited to introduce the Student Engineer Employment (SEE) Program, a groundbreaking initiative aimed specifically at connecting local employers with engineering students. This program is designed to tackle the engineering talent shortage by giving employers early access to skilled, motivated students.

Local students who are selected for this program have the opportunity to start working in a flexible work/study hybrid mode through the Engineering Institute of Technology’s accredited programs.

What are the Benefits for You? 

  • Early Talent Access: Pre-select students at the start of their studies. 
  • Tailored Recruitment: Choose from undergraduates and postgraduates in various engineering fields. 
  • Cultural Integration: Introduce students to your company culture early for faster productivity. 
  • Fresh Perspectives: Benefit from innovative ideas from the next generation of engineers. 
  • Flexible Options: Customize employment and sponsorship to meet your needs and budget.

Learn more about the Student Engineer Employment (SEE) Program here

 

Providing an internship involves providing a structured opportunity for a student or recent graduate to gain practical experience in a professional engineering environment. Interns typically work on specific projects, assist with daily tasks, and gain insights into the industry and organizational operations. 

What are the Benefits for You? 

  • Develop future talent.
  • Gain fresh perspectives.
  • Recruit top talent by hosting interns, you can identify and attract the best and the brightest graduates for future recruitment.
  • Give internal staff the opportunity to mentor an intern.
  • Build your employer brand.

Offering a site or office visit for our current engineering students is an exciting opportunity that benefits both your organization and the students. By hosting these visits, you provide students with invaluable firsthand experience and insights into the real-world applications of their studies.

What are the Benefits for You? 

  • Demonstrate your capabilities.
  • Excellent PR opportunity.
  • Educate stakeholders.
  • Enhance brand image.
  • Build relationships.
  • Attract talent.
  • Showcase your company culture.

Hiring a graduate involves hand-picking a successful graduate to fill a position within your organization.

What are the Benefits for You? 

  • Develop future talent.
  • Support professional growth.
  • Recruit top talent.
  • Recent graduates often have a strong ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tools, technologies, and processes.
  • Graduates can help address specific skill gaps within your organization.

Industry guest lectures are sessions where professionals from various fields of engineering speak to students about their experiences, insights, and expertise. These lectures often bridge theoretical concepts with real-world applications. 

What are the Benefits for You? 

  • Strengthen industry ties.
  • Gain fresh perspectives.
  • Recruit top talent by participating in guest lectures, you can identify and attract the best and the brightest graduates for future recruitment.
  • Serving as a guest lecturer positions your company as a thought leader in the industry.
  • Engaging with students, faculty, and other guest lecturers can lead to valuable networking opportunities and potential collaborations on research, projects, or initiatives.
  • Contributing to education and sharing knowledge demonstrates a commitment to corporate social responsibility.

Become a mentor to inspire and guide the next generation of engineers by sharing your expertise and fostering their professional growth.  

What are the Benefits for You? 

  • Develop future talent.
  • Support professional growth.
  • Strengthen industry ties.
  • By actively participating in mentorship programs, your company can enhance its reputation as a leader in the industry and a champion of education.

Students acquire valuable perspectives, industry insights, and real-world skills by tackling actual engineering problems through industry-based projects. We are continually expanding our database of student engineering projects to challenge and showcase the capabilities of our students globally. These projects vary from 6-month Bachelor’s and Master’s degree assignments to professional doctoral research (typically over 24 months).

While physical or financial support for equipment is appreciated, it is not a requirement.

What are the Benefits for You?

  • Finding fresh approaches and new perspectives on a problem.
  • Solving technical problems at a lower cost.
  • Supporting and strengthening academia and industry relationship.
  • Giving back to the industry and community.
  • Progressing your inhouse lower priority projects with external resources.
  • Supporting your organization’s research.
  • Accessing fresh talent.

Our approach is innovative and different: the training is live and interactive; the content is practical and cutting-edge, and it is delivered by experienced industry practitioners.

We can collaborate with you to customize a course tailored to the needs of your organization or team.

What are the Benefits for You?

• Improved skills to your technical teams for greater efficiency in the workplace
• Increased staff loyalty through investment in their professional development
• Reduced risk as engineering practices are enhanced
• Improved professional engineering and HR compliance

Learn more here.

Student Story: Adriana Santana Conceicao

“In my role as a graduate electrical engineer at Rio Tinto’s MP&E department, despite my relatively short time here, I’ve already started contributing positively. I’ve been collaborating closely with the Fixed Plant Electrical Network team. Also, I’ve been actively engaged with various engineering disciplines to develop an Asset Management Strategy that will become an official Rio Tinto internal standard document.”  
– Adriana Santana Conceicao, EIT Graduate   

“I plan to encourage my fellow students to seize opportunities in the engineering field. My experiences with technological advancements and my internship at Coca-Cola Euro Pacific Partners have shown me the practical and professional aspects of mechanical engineering, which I aim to share with my peers to enhance their learning journey.
– Mike Kemboi, EIT Student  

We hope you will become a shareholder in our student’s success. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss the potential of a partnership with you in more detail. Please use the enquiry form below:

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