ATLANTA (Jan. 23, 2017)—Siemens has launched SIschool, a training program to provide students with hands-on training in the field of low-voltage electrical engineering, according to a statement from the company.
Siemens will provide local distribution and technical schools with residential electrical equipment that allows students to practice advanced wiring skills and become familiar with the technologies used in today’s electrical engineering field.
Siemens is currently working with seven schools in states across the U.S. including New Jersey, California, Maryland, Missouri, Georgia, Texas and Minnesota with close to 200 students receiving the training over the next year, according to the company.
“The electrical engineering landscape has changed dramatically even over the last 10 years, so we need to ensure that the workforce of tomorrow is prepared,” said Barry Powell, head of Siemens Low Voltage & Systems. “By providing schools with the latest in engineering technology, students can have a true hands-on approach to learning that we hope will help develop the next generation of great American engineers.”
The courses will blend classroom instruction with practical, hands-on experience with equipment.