A scheme for the development of the energy system of the Trans-Baikal Territory was being developed in Saratov

In Saratov, competitions on solving engineering cases for young specialists of PJSC T Plus and undergraduates of SSTU were held at the site of Saratov State Technical University named after Yuri Gagarin.

The participants were welcomed by representatives of the Saratov Region Government, as well as the heads of PJSC T Plus.

"SSTU is an excellent venue for such an engineering championship as "CASE-IN"We are glad that young engineers from other regions have come to us to participate in a Special League and present their engineering solutions. I think that we will continue to develop the practice of solving cases by young engineers of our company.", - the Director of the Saratovsky branch greeted the participants 
PJSC "T Plus" Alexander Shudegov.

"We know that young people are active and want to show their potential in action: to move from words to concrete sentences. The fact that you are gathered in this hall today shows that you are not indifferent to what is happening in the industry today, and that you are ready to solve problems with concrete proposals – this is your value. Such a case championship is an unconventional approach, and it is very different from the internships and internships that are held at universities.  Thanks to the Reliable Shift Foundation, which helps to form a community of professionals.", - said the Chairman of the Youth Government of the Saratov region Julia Dalidenok.

"Today The Championship "CASE-IN» It includes 4 main leagues: for schoolchildren, students of technical schools and specialized educational institutions, university students and young professionals. The championship continues to develop, so we decided to hold additional such events. Special Leagues like PJSC "T Plus". The purpose of these case competitions is the professional and personal development of young professionals within companies. Thanks to the case method, further in your work you will be able to develop ideas, analyze and make decisions that will increase the effectiveness of your professional activity as a whole", - The Director addressed the participants The Reliable Change Charitable Foundation Artem Korolev.

The participants of the competition − young specialists of PJSC T Plus from Saratov, Samara, Yekaterinburg and Ulyanovsk, as well as undergraduates from SSTU − presented a solution to the engineering case "Energy of the Trans-Baikal Treasures".

In accordance with the task of the case, each team of participants developed a scheme for the development of the energy system of the Trans−Baikal Territory: drew up a schedule for the construction of new energy facilities in Transbaikalia, calculated the cost of their construction, and found sources of financing.

The teams presented their solutions to the experts: specialists of PJSC T Plus and representatives of the faculty of SSTU.

"To participate in an event like the Championship"CASE-IN"very interesting! I liked the case itself, as the development of the Trans-Baikal energy system is a very relevant topic for us. We are happy with our victory, because we put a lot of effort into our decision! And we wish the Championship to continue to attract young professionals to such non-standard formats of professional skills development.", - notes the captain of the team Evgeny Sarychev.

"The championship is a large–scale event. Our task was to modernize the energy system of the Trans-Baikal Territory. It was interesting to look at the various options for the development of the Trans-Baikal Territory network, its calculations from the perspective of the system operator. The most important task was to communicate our decision competently and clearly to the guests, other participants and experts at the defense of our case.", - the captain commented on the participation of his team Artem Blinov.

"For us, such an event and the very method of using business cases are new. We think it's a great way to learn! In all this, the most interesting thing is the process of team development of the solution. We wish the project further development", - the team members shared their impressions.

The winners and prize-winners of the competitions received diplomas The International Engineering Championship "CASE-IN" and memorable prizes from the organizers.

The competitions were held within the framework of The International Engineering Championship "CASE-IN". The event was organized by the Saratov branch of PJSC T Plus and the Reliable Shift Foundation with the support of Saratov State Technical University named after Yuri Gagarin.

For reference

The International Engineering CASE-IN Championship is the successor of the All−Russian Mining Case Solving Championship (2013-2014) and the All-Russian Fuel and Energy Case Solving Championship (2015).

The championship is held in the following Leagues:

• School League (for 9th − 11th grade students);
• League of Working Specialties (for students of secondary specialized educational institutions);
• Student League (for undergraduates, undergraduates, and postgraduates of higher education institutions);
• League of Young Specialists (for young specialists of fuel and energy Complex and MSC companies).
• The organizers of the Championship are the Reliable Change Foundation, the Non-profit Partnership Youth Forum of Mining Leaders and AstraLogica LLC.

In 2018, the national partners of the Championship are the federal ministries − The Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of the Russian Federation for the Development of the Far East, as well as the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (Rosmolodezh) and the Agency for Strategic Initiatives to Promote New Technologies projects.

The Championship is being implemented in accordance with the Action Plan aimed at popularizing the working and engineering professions, approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 366-r dated March 5, 2015.

The championship is included in the List of all-Russian youth events aimed at popularizing the fuel and energy complex, energy conservation and engineering education for 2018.