At RUSAL– through case-solving: CASE-IN opens the way for young talents

RUSAL actively supports and develops young people, providing student initiatives with a platform for growth and self-realization. The story of Andrey Knyazev, head of the Novokuznetsk Aluminum Plant's production planning and Analysis department, is a vivid example of how an active position and commitment to development open the doors to a successful future.

Recently in SibGIU has passed the qualifying stage of the International Engineering CASE-IN Championship. The competition became a platform for inspiration and exchange of ideas among students, future engineers demonstrated their skills in solving real industrial cases. The expert commission was headed by Andrey Knyazev, Head of the Production Planning and Analysis Department at the Novokuznetsk Aluminum Plant of RUSAL.

His career in production began precisely within the walls of SibGIU, where he not only received a fundamental education, but also participated in the first CASE-IN championships, of which RUSAL is traditionally a partner.

"My path to the profession began with the very first CASE-IN championship in 2013. I was studying at the metallurgy department at the time, and it was a great chance to put my knowledge into practice, learn more than what is given in textbooks, and look into the future of professional activity.", - our interlocutor emphasized.  

Participating in the CASE-IN was not only an interesting pastime for Andrey, but also an important step in his future career. A competent, promising student attracted the attention of RUSAL representatives, and already in his fourth year he was invited to practice at the company's silicon plant in the city of Shelekhov (Irkutsk Region), and later to work at the Novokuznetsk Aluminum Plant.

Andrey Knyazev currently heads the NcAZa Production Planning and Analysis department.

"The company provides great opportunities for the development of young professionals. Here you can not only gain practical experience, but also implement ideas in any direction and grow professionally.", — he notes.  

The desire to learn and develop, as Andrey recalls, has always been a priority for him. And having headed the expert commission of the engineering CASE-IN championship in Novokuznetsk, he now gives talented students a chance to prove themselves, as they once did for him. Being an expert in his field, he is confident that championships like "CASE-IN" play an important role for the career success of young people.

"This is a very interesting and useful project for young people. It allows students and schoolchildren to find their interests in different fields and decide on the future. At RUSAL, if a young employee shows himself, he will definitely be noticed.", - Andrey emphasized.  

Andrey Knyazev's production and now teaching career is not just a personal story, but a vivid example of what happens in an aluminum company. talents are appreciated and promoted.

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