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Driven by a Mission: Student Members Excel in Auburn IPC Chapter
January 30, 2024 | Charlene Gunter du Plessis, IPC Education FoundationEstimated reading time: 1 minute
The IPC Student Chapter Program officially launched in early 2019 with 10 universities and community colleges, including Auburn University in Alabama, where students have remained active and involved. They have truly been a beacon of hope, particularly during the difficult pandemic years, and have risen even stronger since. This is due to inspiring student ambassadors and leaders who are shaping the way for every new member.
The IPC Student Chapter Program provides student members various opportunities, including scholarships and awards, access to industry-relevant content and knowledge, engagement with industry representatives, and leadership roles. The program offers insights into career opportunities in the electronics manufacturing industry through on- and off-campus events, webinars, speaking engagements, and industry conferences. The IPC Education Foundation oversees this program and has carefully reviewed the structure this past year to ensure it continues impacting students at community and technical colleges and universities across North America.
The mission of the IPC Education Foundation is to support building a talent pipeline for the industry. Students are at the forefront of the talent pool our industry desperately needs. Therefore, it is essential to showcase the continued commitment and dedication of Auburn University’s IPC Student Chapter student leadership, their IPC involvement, and how they’ve managed to keep their fellow members engaged to such an extent that it has resulted in membership growth and increased student involvement.
To read the rest of this article, which appeared in the Winter 2024 issue of IPC Community, click here.
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