{"id":11219,"date":"2025-05-26T10:10:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T08:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.icdrachten.nl\/?page_id=11219"},"modified":"2025-11-04T10:39:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T09:39:14","slug":"samenwerken-aan-de-toekomst-onze-kennispartners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.icdrachten.nl\/en\/samenwerken-aan-de-toekomst-onze-kennispartners\/","title":{"rendered":"Working together for the future: our knowledge partners"},"content":{"rendered":"

Innovation begins with knowledge.<\/strong> Therefore, the ICD and its companies<\/a> intensively with leading knowledge institutions in the Northern Netherlands and beyond. From MBO to university: through internships, graduation projects, joint research projects and talent programs, together with the knowledge partners, we are building a unique high-tech ecosystem in the North.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are happy to introduce our knowledge partners to you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TechnicNorth - Practical mechatronics training (BBL).<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

TechnicNorth is a unique partnership where learning and working in high-tech practice come together. Established with the cooperation of ICD companies, this institution offers a special BBL training in Mechatronics<\/strong>, where students get to work directly in our companies. The combination of in-school learning and direct on-the-job application makes this a powerful formula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ROC Firda - Technical talent of tomorrow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Firda (formerly ROC Friese Poort and Friesland College) provides valuable MBO talent for the northern manufacturing industry. Through internships, BBL pathways and technology projects, students grow on to great careers within the ICD network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Drenthe College - Regional strength for MBO engineering.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Drenthe College is an important partner in training young technicians in the region. The cooperation with ICD companies focuses on internship supervision, practical assignments and the development of customized practical education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hochschule Emden \/ Leer - International cooperation with impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The cooperation between the ICD and the Hochschule Emden\/Leer shows that innovation knows no boundaries. Students from this German college actively participate in projects, events and networking initiatives with our companies - and that produces tangible results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, students and ICD companies worked together on the International Connected Project<\/strong>, in which international cooperation and technology development went hand in hand. We are also present annually at the Job Fair<\/strong> of the Hochschule to enthuse students about internship and career opportunities in the Northern Netherlands. Furthermore, we welcomed students during an international high tech safari<\/strong>, where they literally and figuratively took a look into our kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about the International Connected Project<\/a>
Check out the report from the Job Fair in Emden<\/a>
Read about the international high-tech exploration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences - Practically oriented higher education and dual HBO programme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

NHL Stenden is a key partner for the ICD in the field of hands-on education. Every year, our companies welcome dozens of students from NHL Stenden for internships, graduation projects and joint innovation projects. The cooperation ranges from technical business administration to robotics and industrial automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A concrete example of collaboration with ICD companies is the unique dual Associate degree program Industrial Automation and Robotics<\/strong>, in which students spend two years working and learning within the high-tech industry. In addition, 10-20 weeks of classes and work lectures and labs take place in the SKILL building and the Robot Lab. Also, companies such as Philips and Resato have already had students from us. And our Industrial Automation and Robotics\/Electrical Engineering teacher Johannes Bruinsma is in the Robotics Working Group.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, the so-called \u201csafaris\u201d<\/strong> organized, where students are directly introduced to real-world practice. During these company visits, they interact with engineers, examine current cases and even present their own innovative solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More about the dual course in Industrial Automation and Robotics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

News release about the safari for engineering students<\/a>
Read the article about the robotics safari with NHL Stenden<\/a>
View the post about the student presentations of Industrial Automation & Robotics<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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