Presentation of the exchange:
Week 1-3 These weeks served to the NE to know the working environment, his new colleagues and got familiarity with the new country. In this weeks he also got a fast training on the main subjects as electro-technical engineering, solar photovoltaic power generation, energy storage systems, also by joining the normal working daily routine of the company.
Week 4-8 The NE worked close on the projects of the company in order to improve his engineering, project management, and field application skills. He was tasked to cooperate on the different projects and was involved in technical meetings to coordinate the activities with the other employees. He also took part in some marketing and commercial activities to improve his skills in sales and communication with clients.
Week 9-16 At the end of week 9 the NE have got a complete training on the technical, commercial and marketing activities. For the rest of the process, the NE started contacting potential customers for the markets of grid-connected and off/grid solar PV installations. During last month, the NE followed several complete projects, from acquisition to final commission, under the supervision of the Solartechno’s employees.
Profile of the entrepreneurs:
Muhammet Ali Korkmaz(NE)
- Duration of the exchange: 4 months
- Sector of Activity: Solar energy
- Expectations from the program: Improving solar engineering skills, To develop marketing and management skills and create an international business network.
Marco Ghirardello
- Sector of Activity: Solar energy
- Place of Company: Noordwijk, Netherlands
- Expectations from the program: Establish a potential commercial relationship, Acquiretechnical and commercial info on the Middle-East market and Increase the commercial network.
Quote of the NE
EYE gave to me a chance to improve myself in many ways. During this program, I had plenty of important information that can be gained with long time experience. In addition to improving my professional work skills, I experienced working in an international environment.
Quote of the HE
EYE Program gives to chance to expand to global business market. Because of, most of the candidate is already experienced, these people can contribute company quite positively.
New and experienced entrepreneurs shall apply for the programme via the web page
For further information about the programme:
Ms. A. Sarateanu, CSCS
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