The Sika Experience

The Natural Science-Day offers students and PhD-students an opportunity to get in contact with pharmaceutical and life science companies, explore internship and job opportunities and to build a network with key representatives of various employers.

During company-oriented practical workshops you get to apply your theoretical knowledge and discover the various industries and activities. You can gain an insight how employees work within these companies and you get in touch with the key representatives. At the company booths you have the possibility to exchange with the companies’ employees and find out more about your opportunities for practical training, trainee programs, bachelor and master thesis.

Find out more on the website of the Natural Science-Day

ANALYTICS IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

The construction industry has increasing requirements to materials and especially their compounds. In Sika’s workshop at the Natural Science-Day we presented the students a practical example of a challenge in this area and offered insights into the analytical procedures. The Sika experts introduced the students to the analytical methods and they jointly developed a solution. The students learned to connect the analytical measurements with the given problem and how to elaborate an appropriate solution concept.

Read the review of the Natural Science Day 2012 in Zurich, Switzerland

China is an important market for Sika where we grow continually and expand our geographic presence. Our local Technology Competence Centers fosters research on local raw materials and provide tailor-made solutions for the chinese market, produced in several factories locally. Our employees go the extra mile to satisfy the heavy demand of the local market.

Between 26 February – 7 March 2013 Sika Experience offered a trip to our subsidiaries in China and Australia. On this trip our winning students had the chance to gain unique insights into Sika’s work, competencies, culture and expertise. We accompanied our Sika Experience winners to visit production lines, laboratories and job sites where the application of our products is put into practice. Of course some hands-on activity were part of the program too. The visit of China as well as Australia was a great opportunity to learn how a multinational company collaborates internationally.

The participants Yin, Niu, Yuan, Abraham, Mohammadreza and Amin from universities in China and Australia tell about their trip and their experiences. Read the Blog!

In October 2012 ACTIS offered a course which took young minds to the fascinating country Kenya. The country has a population of 40 million from 42 different peoples and cultures and is well known for its national and game parks.

In this two weeks YES Course they explored various challenges of the country, such as poverty eradication, food insecurity, access to education and the role of development assistance and aid programs. You exchange your innovative ideas with motivated young people from around the world as well as with local and international experts.

Furthermore they visited the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) headquarter in Nairobi and discuss outcomes from the RIO+20 conference. They also learned more about myclimate and their policies and projects.The course took place at the Elsamere Field and Conservation Center on the shores of Lake Naivasha (60 km from Nairobi).

Read the blog from participants of the YES courses

The Sika Mining Experience introduced four students to the amazing world of Chile’s mines.

In this Experience Trip in October 2012, Ana, Monserrat, Oscar and Jorge learned about the technical preconditions for working in a mine. As a highlight they got the once-in-a-lifetime-chance to visit a big mine near Antofagasta in northern Chile together with our specialists. During these view days they conveyed interesting details and received breathtaking insights.

Read their blog!

Japan is an important market for Sika where we grow continually and expand our geographic presence. Our local Technology Competence Center fosters research on local raw materials and provides tailor-made solutions for the Japanese market, produced in factories locally. Our employees go the extra mile to satisfy the heavy demand of the local market.

In November 2012 Sika Experience offers a trip to our subsidiary in Japan. On this nine-day trip you get the chance to gain a unique insight in Sika’s work, competencies and expertise in this exceptional country. Get hands-on experience in laboratories and visit production plants and job sites where you see the real application of solutions and systems. You get in touch with employees and can take advantage of their know-how and expertise. They will guarantee you an unforgettable time, allow you to obtain professional experience and obtain knowledge in different business areas. Of course they will also tell you more about the Sika culture and show you their country.

Read the blog!

Japanese Version

South East Asia incorporates an interesting and important market, fascinating cultures and breathtaking scenery. Very soon Sika Experience takes you right in the middle of it to Vietnam!

We offer you the opportunity to have an insight into Sika’s work, competencies and expertise in this exceptional country. Get practical experience through hands-on-tasks and get a rare view of our laboratories, production plants and job sites. Learn more about our solutions and their applications and get in touch with our employees. Seize this chance to take advantage of their know-how and expertise and build up a professional network.

This Sika Experience will focus on the topics Concrete, Flooring, Roofing and Key Project Management. Get a glimpse on the upcoming activities of this trip by reading the blog!

Date & Requirements

• June 15-20, 2013
• Students from civil engineering, construction engineering and design engineering (students from South East Asia preferred).
• English language skills
• Application in English
• Sika will pay for your flight, transport, accommodation and main meals, as well as for all the activities.

Registration is closed.

One of Sika’s Partners is ACTIS, a non profit organisation with the aim to continue and expand the successful Youth Encounter on Sustainability (YES) course concept.

The multidisciplinary YES courses give you a unique opportunity to understand the current and upcoming challenges facing humanity. You build up the skills and knowledge necessary to be a pioneer in creating sustainable solutions.

The topics of the courses cover human and natural systems, food and water, energy and materials as well as living space. They also address the roles of governance, the corporate sector and civil society. Furthermore, you will have social, cultural, creative and outdoor activities. You learn about the country and its culture where the course is hosted. You meet people from all over the world with the same mind set and you exchange ideas on sustainability.

For further information about the organization and its unique courses, visit their website: http://www.actis-education.ch/

Date & Place

• YES Courses are offered continuously. Check out the website for current courses.
• The courses are hosted all over the world. The next courses will be in the USA, Kenya and Niger.

Read the blog about the YES courses!