TORONTO — Samsung Electronics Canada today announced it has extended its partnership with Centennial College’s Electronics Engineering Technician program through 2023.
The Samsung Tech Institute was first established at Centennial College’s Progress Campus in Toronto in 2015. Over the last five years, Samsung has supported more than 275 Centennial students to develop the skills needed to pursue opportunities in electronics engineering for digital appliances, with a number of program graduates now working at Samsung Service Centres across Ontario.
“When we launched The Samsung Tech Institute with Centennial College five years ago, our goal was to invest in the futures of students pursuing careers in the electronic industry,” said Frank Martino, vice-president of corporate service at Samsung Electronics Canada, in a press release. “We are proud of our continued investment to extend the program through 2023, which will support even more students on their journey to being electronic engineering technicians, specializing in Samsung digital appliances.”
At the heart of the two-year program is a digital servicing and home appliance lab which allows students to interact with peers and demonstrate the skills they have learned in the classroom using Samsung equipment. The Samsung Tech Institute offers programming in developing mobile apps, specialized home appliance training and the opportunity for select graduates to participate in co-op and career placement opportunities. In addition, each year Samsung provides three students enrolled in the program with a $1,000 achievement scholarship.
“Samsung is an invaluable partner that has poured time and talent into our students for the last five years,” said Patrick Kelly, dean of the school of engineering technology and applied science at Centennial College. “The Samsung Tech Institute Lab is much more than the beautiful mobile devices, home appliances and excellent resources; it is a testament to the impact of hands-on learning and having the skills to attain employment after post-secondary school. When students can see potential career paths, use the specialized tools of the trade, and learn from professionals in those roles, they can see themselves in that profession.”
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