SPbGASU students are already actively immersed in the industry during their studies. In April, our university was visited by representatives of the companies "Region" and "Petersburg-Dorservis". The meetings were organized by the Department of Water Use and Environment.
The professionals told the students about the intricacies of their work and the prospects that open up for future young specialists.
Aleksey Shchukin, the "Region" founder and CEO, graduated from SPbGASU in 2003. He is the founder of a company that has completed more than 230 projects in the field of designing water supply and sanitation facilities and maintains a personal expert blog. From his speech, students learned about the methodology for designing water intakes for cities and enterprises, and about the mistakes and problems that specialists in this field encounter.
Maria Bezruk, a marketer at "Region", emphasized that the team consists of people with different experience, skills, and qualities. This helps young professionals gain knowledge directly from people who have worked on large-scale, unique projects. “You will gain the skill of designing complex industrial water supply and sanitation facilities; an understanding of how to achieve your goals and the goals of the team; the opportunity to reveal your full personal and professional potential. And, in addition, knowledge of the basics of construction, which will allow you to build your dream home or your parents’ house in the future!”
Students took part in a production-themed game and received corporate souvenirs.
Vladimir Fedotov, Deputy General Director for Non-Urban and Special Facilities at "Petersburg-Dorservis", has worked for the company for 33 years. He introduced the audience to the company, which designs and builds highways, city streets, bridges, overpasses, tunnels and other road infrastructure facilities.
Company representatives invited students for internships, practical training, and, in the future, for jobs.
Ekaterina Dundukova, a fourth-year student at the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Municipal Services, is already working at "Region". According to her, the company has a very friendly and pleasant atmosphere, the employees are genuinely interested in their work and are always happy to help each other, share their work knowledge and experience.
Under the scientific supervision of Yulia Romanova, assistant at the Department of Water Use and Environment, Ekaterina is writing her final qualifying work "Reconstruction of water intake and water treatment facilities in the city of M." The object of the study is being developed by the design organization "Region".
The student is confident in the relevance of her work for two reasons. Firstly, at present, a significant portion of the existing water intake and water treatment facilities throughout the country are becoming obsolete and require reconstruction or complete replacement, as their service life is coming to an end. Secondly, the required productivity is growing due to the increase in the scale of production in individual cities and the migration of the population within the country from small settlements to larger ones.
"I plan to connect my future life with this specialty, because I consider it interesting and necessary, because no person and no production can do without water. I like to see the results of my work and know that it will benefit people," Ekaterina shared.
"Defending a final qualifying work is a key moment in the educational process of each student. This stage not only demonstrates accumulated knowledge and research skills, but also opens the way to a future professional career. Effective interaction with a production supervisor can significantly improve the quality of the final work and the student's confidence in successful defense," believes Yulia Romanova.
