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Finding the right internship or graduation project is not that easy. Where do you start and what fits best with your studies are questions you may ask yourself.

HTCC 2020

We will gladly help you and therefore we present the best high-tech vacancies and internships through our High Tech Career Competition (HTCC). Register now and see which companies will be highlighted and with who you would like to speak.

Part of the smart

Are you in your second, third or fourth year or a Master student of Hanze University of Applied Sciences, NHL/Stenden or the University of Groningen? Then you certainly have a chance to be 'part of the smart'!

By choosing a career in the high-tech industry, at one of the companies connected to Innovatiecluster Drachten (ICD), you contribute to solutions for the future and society, such as health, food security, clean energy, water quality and climate action, but also peace and security. Pretty smart, don't you think?

Check out which companies are connected to ICD and have a look at our vacancies and internships:  

Our company: https://www.icdrachten.nl/en/bedrijven 

Our vacancies: https://www.icdrachten.nl/en/vacatures-zoeken

Our internships: https://www.icdrachten.nl/en/stages 

Why HTCC?

We are an international high-tech manufacturing industry, not only operating in the Northern part of The Netherlands but all over the world. In your job you will be able working on social problems and share knowledge together with other colleagues from different companies. Our companies jointly use a high-tech Shared Facility Center with industrial 3D printers for metal and plastic, and cobots. This is where we host our workshops for R&D projects, and where our development and testing facilities for 3D printing and auditoriums for school and student programs are located. Your future is guaranteed and will give you a challenging work environment within the Innovation cluster Drachten, which holds 23 high-tech interesting companies right now.

And last but not least, the northern part of the Netherlands is a perfect area to live in, don't you think?! So why not continue your career in the Northern Netherlands after your graduation? 

Are you enthusiastic about finding the perfect internship? Then join the HTCC.

Three simple steps to participate

1 – Browse our vacancies and choose the internship that suits you best.

2 – Register below

3 – Receive your access card to participate on 1 June 2021.

Register

Register today, and no later than 31 May 2021.

After you have registered, we will use your contact details to get in touch with the company of your choice or to send you extra information.


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Are you eager to find the perfect internship? Then take part in the HTCC. 


About us

We are Innovation Cluster Drachten, a partnership of innovative high-tech companies in the Northern Netherlands. Read our story.

Part of the smart

If you are a 2nd, 3rd or 4th year student or master students of the Hanze University of Applied Sciences, NHL/Stenden or the University of Groningen, you certainly have a chance to belong to the 'part of the smart'

By choosing a career in the high-tech industry, at one of the companies that are members of the Innovatiecluster Drachten (ICD), you contribute to solutions for the future and society, such as health, hunger, clean energy, the quality of water and climate action but also in the field of peace and good security.
Pretty Smart right

Why HTCC?

The companies that work together within the ICD are part of the international high-tech manufacturing industry. They are located in the Northern Netherlands and operate worldwide. In your position, job or internship you are able to work on social problems and share knowledge with colleagues from different companies. Our companies jointly use a high-tech Shared Facility Center with industrial 3D printers for metal and plastic and cobots. This is where we host our workshops for R&D projects and our 3D printing development and testing facilities and auditoriums for school and student programs are located. Your future is guaranteed and gives you a challenging working environment within Innovatiecluster Drachten, where 23 interesting high-tech companies are currently located.

And last but not least: the Northern Netherlands is a beautiful residential area, don't you think ?! So why not continue your career in the Northern Netherlands after graduation?

Are you excited about finding the perfect internship? Then sign up for the HTCC.

More information and registration

Check out the site which companies are affiliated with ICD and take a 'sneak peak' on our vacancy site: 

Our companies: https://www.icdrachten.nl/en/bedrijven
Our vacancies: https://www.icdrachten.nl/en/vacatures-zoeken
Our internships: https://www.icdrachten.nl/en/stages

Register

Sign up today or at least before May 31.
After registration, we use your contact details to contact the company of your choice or to send you additional information.

Date & Time

Tuesday, June 1, 2021, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, completely online
Brief information about the event

Program

15.00 – 15.15 Opening Joost Krebbekx, Program Manager ICD
15.15 – 16.00 Matchmaking sessions ICD Companies
15.15 – 16.45 Expo floor ICD Companies
16.45 – 17.00 Closing Joost Krebbekx, Program Manager ICD

Matchmaking

During 45 minutes there is a speed-date session, in which students can briefly contact the representatives of the companies. Such a conversation will probably last 5 minutes. A connection can be made during the conversation, so that contact details can be exchanged for a possible follow-up.

Expo floor

This is the place where students can interact with the companies. They are free to view the booth and join the conversation. Just like at a real event. This Expo floor contains a short description of the company, a link to the website and the option to use the chat function.

Who is ICD?

Innovation cluster Drachten is a group of collaborating high-tech companies in the Northern Netherlands. Read our story

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