Paderborn University's Digital Talents Programme (DTP) is now also open to students from OWL
For the past three years, Paderborn University has been supporting particularly committed students with the Digital Talents Program (DTP) who are interested in the digitalisation of the economy and society beyond their studies and who later aspire to a subject area or management career. This special programme is supported by renowned practice partners from among the member companies of the SICP - Software Innovation Campus Paderborn of Paderborn University. By participating in the programme alongside their studies, students can gain early insights into the practical work of companies and orientation for their personal professional future in discourses and workshops. The funding programme has now also been opened up to students from the Ostwestfalen-Lippe (OWL) region. Those interested can find out more at the online event on Thursday, 21 November and apply by 30 November. All information can be found on the programme's website.
Keeping professionals in the region
DTP offers students valuable opportunities for personal growth on a professional and personal level. The mentoring programme, designed by experts from participating companies in the region and far beyond the borders of East Westphalia-Lippe, serves to inspire personal career planning. With this professional foundation, the so-called "DIGITALENTS", the participants of the programme, can build a sustainable network in science and business that supports their career development. "The programme increases the attractiveness of Paderborn as a university location and the OWL region as a whole, especially for prospective students. Our aim is to provide the students who take part in our programme with excellent qualifications and to bring them into contact with companies during their studies so that they stay in the region after their studies. We are making an important contribution with our programme in the field of digitalisation, particularly with regard to the shortage of skilled workers," explains Prof. Dr. Dennis Kundisch, Academic Director of the DTP and Professor of Business Informatics at Paderborn University.
Personal development, practical experience and networking
"The DIGITALENTS receive further training in the fields of personal development and digital skills and undergo various practical units, consisting of a case study for Bachelor's students and an individual mentoring programme by experienced managers from the field for Master's students," says Kundisch. The participating students also complete a two-month industrial or research internship at one of the companies or chairs involved in the programme. In addition to further training and practical units, social events also promote mutual networking. "I took part in the Digital Talents programme because I wanted to develop professionally and personally and establish contacts with companies. The mentoring and the exchange with companies and students, such as at the exclusive Industry Insights events, were particularly valuable for me," says Sarah Claudia Krings, a graduate of the programme and research assistant at the SICP.
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