Ivanovo students are employed by JSC SO UES thanks to specialized programs

Ten undergraduates of Ivanovo State Power Engineering University (IGEU) completed two-year training in the specialized programs of JSC SO UES "Operational Dispatch management of electric power systems" and "Relay protection and automation of electric power systems" and received the appropriate certificates.

JSC SO UES supports the International Engineering Championship "CASE-IN" and it is a strategic partner of the Electric Power Industry branch of the Student League. IGEU students, in turn, regularly participate in one of the projects of the presidential platform "Russia – the land of Opportunities", demonstrating innovative solutions.

In total, since 2008, more than 130 students have been trained in specialized System operator programs at IGEU, most of whom work in branches of JSC SO UES – regional dispatching departments of the operational area of the ODU Center.

During the training in specialized programs of the System Operator, students, in addition to classroom classes, completed internships and pre-graduate internship at the Representative Office of JSC SO UES in the Ivanovo region, completed final qualification work (WRC) on topics involving solving urgent tasks for various dispatch centers of JSC SO UES, and joined the personnel reserve. companies. To maximize the effectiveness of students' preparation for the educational process, employees of the System Operator are involved, who conduct lectures and practical classes, act as heads of production practice, mentor trainee specialists, and inform students of all advanced practices in the modern Russian electric power industry, including those related to remote control of electrical facilities. Additional professional education for young specialists for the needs of the System Operator includes not only the educational process, but also internships and work experience, which allows students to adapt in advance to future jobs.

In the context of the threat of the spread of coronavirus infection, classes in specialized programs in the 2020/2021 academic year were conducted using distance learning technologies at certain stages of training. Also, in the form of a remote interview with teachers, an assessment of the quality of students' assimilation of theoretical material at individual stages of learning was conducted. Despite these difficulties, all ten graduates of the thesis defense showed good theoretical training necessary for successful work in the technological services of a System Operator, and received an excellent grade.

IGEU students are trained in specialized programs in accordance with the contractual relationship between the educational institution and the System Operator within the framework of the continuous training program "School – University – Enterprise". In JSC SO UES, youth work is among the priorities and is fixed in the main objectives of the Innovative Development Program and the Long-term Program of JSC SO UES. The training of a talent pool of intelligent, motivated students for successful and interesting work provides for a range of activities, starting with the identification of promising schoolchildren and ending with employment in JSC SO UES for university graduates after completing additional professional education.

"Having a certificate of advanced training under the System Operator program is a significant competitive advantage in the labor market. IGEU graduates who have completed this specialized training show a high level of knowledge every year. Most of them are aimed at working in our company.", – said Yuri Kandalov, Director Representative offices of JSC SO UES in the Ivanovo region.

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