2 Mar 2016
TE Connectivity Hosts Open House for Students on Global Day of the Engineer
More than 300 students participated in half-day program about engineering careers
‘S-HERTOGENBOSCH, The Netherlands – March 2, 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity, entertained over 300 students from several local schools on February 24, the Global Day of the Engineer. The half-day open house was aimed at inspiring a greater awareness of engineering among young people. The young students got an insight into the world of engineering with a tour through TE’s various laboratories in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, they gained hands-on experience with some interesting technology gadgets, and they learnt what it means to work for a global technology company.
Innovation and talent are at the core of TE’s success and growth as a company. The Global Day of the Engineer celebrates the valued contribution engineers provide to economic, social and technological aspects within our daily lives, and provides career awareness to students.
Schools participating in the TE event included Sint-Janslyceum, Sancta Maria Mavo, and d’Oultremontcollege technasium.
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TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is a $12 billion global technology leader. Our connectivity and sensor solutions are essential in today’s increasingly connected world. We collaborate with engineers to transform their concepts into creations – redefining what’s possible using intelligent, efficient and high-performing TE products and solutions proven in harsh environments. Our 72,000 people, including 7,200 design engineers, partner with customers in close to 150 countries across a wide range of industries. We believe EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS – www.TE.com.
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Marno Panis, product development engineer, showing the capabilities of 3D printing to the students.
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