On 13th January 2012 Students and teachers from 13 Secondary schools met at the Frimley UK Headquarters of Siemens, for the launch of their Company Challenge – the Next Big Thing. Siemens is a provider of innovative solution in 4 major areas: Energy / Healthcare / Industry / Infrastructure and Cities. The teams were shown videos explaining those 4 areas to encourage them to choose one and focus on the next big advance, or application in that field. This could be a new automated transport system, new diagnostic machines in hospitals, and new ways of creating lighting or power or new robots. Teams were asked to consider some practicalities – for example time travel is still out of the question but high speed travel exists!
Each school then met their selected Mentors who will visit the schools at least twice in the coming term to encourage and support students and help them prepare for the Dragon’s Den to be held on May 10th at Siemens offices.
As with all Company Challenges run by SATRO and Surrey businesses, there are cash prizes, trophies, and certificates to be won as well as the opportunity to meet and visit local businesses and learn so many new skills – and have fun into the bargain!
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