Inspiration session Internship Carousel is committed to young technical talent!
On September 21, 2023, the Inspiration Session Stage Carousel mbo IJmond took place, hosted by Microtechnology in Velsen Noord. The session brought together representatives from secondary education, mbo, business and FME to discuss and be inspired by ProYoung's initiative.
Why the Inspiration Session Internship Carousel mbo ProYoung?
The main goal of this inspiration session was to attract additional (educational) partners within North Holland and to expand the existing initiative. This would be achieved by expanding the current 'counter' and making considerations for setting up similar 'counters' in other regions.
About Pro Young
Pro Young was founded thirteen years ago in response to the growing demand for additional mentoring of young technical talent to encourage youth entry into the technical sector. Pro Young cherishes the belief that creating a positive and safe work-learning environment for young talent is the future of engineering. They strive to create a new future for young technical talent.
About the Internship Carousel mbo from Pro Young
Pro Young's Internship Carousel mbo has as its core mission to "better train and retain more young people for the manufacturing and maintenance industry by improving the quality of internship and BBL pathways." The initiative is a close collaboration between Nova College, Pro Young and Techport, with the goal of unburdening companies in attracting and guiding young technical talent, while offering young people more challenge and future prospects.
Key features of the Internship Carousel mbo:
- Students have the opportunity to intern at 5 different companies, allowing them to explore various facets of engineering and tech companies.
- Participants will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience at various companies in the IJmond region.
- After a three-month internship with a company, the carousel rotates, giving students a broader understanding of the industry.
- An internship block lasts 2-3 months, with 2 internship days per week on Mondays and Tuesdays. After this, students rotate.
Focus on students in 1st or 2nd grade
The Internship Carousel mbo focuses on students in the 1st or 2nd year of the Nova College in Beverwijk, who are participating in BOL courses such as All-round Construction Worker and Service and Maintenance Mechanical Engineering at levels 2 and 3. These students actively participate in the work process, receive an internship allowance and hold the VCA certificate.
Expanding cooperation
The Nova College has plans for a hybrid approach, in which students first acquire basic skills in the BOL course and later switch to the BBL route. In addition, it is investigating whether the Internship Carousel can also be extended to the vmbo, in cooperation with the Technical and Maritime College Velsen.
The Inspiration Session Stage Carousel mbo IJmond emphasized the value of cooperation between educational institutions, companies and young talents to strengthen and ensure the future of the technical sector in North Holland. The Pro Young initiative continues to grow and offers opportunities for the development of the next generation of technical professionals.
Questions about the Internship Carousel Inspiration Session?
Please feel free to contact Daniëlle van der Mark [Program Leader Choosing Technology/ Smart Maintenance Techport] at danielle.vandermark@techport.nl.