How did you become aware of the program?

During my bachelor's, I worked in various companies and sectors that didn't convince me for my future. When I realized that I wanted to pursue a career in the energy sector, I looked for a working student job at a company like Siemens Energy while completing my master's degree. You could say that fate led me to the offer of this program in my search for a new occupation, as it presented me with the perfect opportunity.

Why did you choose this program?

If there's one thing I learned from my previous working student jobs, it's that I am not an office person. The program offered me the chance to directly train for a job that requires mental skill, manual labor, and constant change of environment. And all of this, while allowing you to focus 100% on your studies. Unlike other student jobs, I saw the great potential for learning and training that this program offers, which is hard to find in other typical working student jobs.

How is the program structured?

The program's priority is to study and finish your master's degree. Keeping contact with your fellow students and depending on the schedule of the training sessions carried at the CoRE, different training programs are conducted, lasting 4 to 5 weeks on a full-time basis, during the students' free time, which generally falls during the breaks between semesters.

What do you like the most about it?

The opportunity to familiarize yourself with the machinery at Siemens Energy's CoRE. From compressors to steam turbines and generators, these are the machines you can get hands-on experience with at the Siemens Energy CoRE in Duisburg. Getting to know all the parts that make up a steam turbine, the specific function of each part, and being able to work with and handle them is, in itself, an experience that makes it worth being part of the program.

What role does the university play in the training program, and what could be improved in your opinion?

The university provides us with the theoretical knowledge necessary to understand the world of turbomachinery, which we will work with hands-on in the future, while Siemens's training, although it also revisits some theoretical aspects, focuses mainly on the practical side and the learning of all the components that make up each of their steam turbine models and power cycles.

How does Siemens Energy support your education?

As I mentioned earlier, the training at the CoRE is only conducted when it doesn't interfere with or negatively impact your studies in any way, thus allowing you to focus on each task at the appropriate time and offering you the freedom you need to successfully complete exams and your master's thesis. Additionally, Siemens Energy supports you both in your studies, offering you contacts for any questions or issues, as well financially.

Which experiences have had the greatest learning impact on you?

By participating in training sessions aimed not only at students but also at other employees and/or clients of Siemens from around the world, you have the opportunity to connect with experienced professionals with different perspectives and experiences in the energy sector, as well as in other sectors. This greatly complements the knowledge already acquired both at university and at the training center.