Η Sunlight, a member of Olympia Group, announced its new initiative, the «RISE to the Challenge» paid training and employment program for college graduates, through which it seeks to support young engineers as they take their first steps in their careers.
The «RISE to the Challenge» graduate program is designed for those who have recently earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineers, or Mechanical Engineers. Applicants must be fluent in English and Greek. The program will begin in October 2021 and will last 18 months. Those interested, both from Greece and abroad, They must have submitted their application online by September 17, 2021.
With the goal of advancing in a pioneering and innovative environment that actively promotes continuous development, participants in the program will have the opportunity to put their technical and creative skills into practice, by participating in challenging projects at various facilities and in different geographic regions where the company operates, thereby gaining valuable experience. During their educational journey at Sunlight, Participants will learn about key areas of business operations on which the company focuses, such as R&D for lithium technologies.
It should be noted that the company is moving forward with the creation of a state-of-the-art research center in Athens, which will complement the corresponding center already operating successfully at its main industrial facility in Xanthi. At the same time, it is implementing a €105.26 million investment to develop a new lithium prototype production facility, to increase battery assembly capacity, and to develop lithium technologies at the cell level.
On the occasion of the opening of the application period, Human Resources Director Vasilis Gavroglou stated: «At SUNLIGHT, we remain committed to achieving our vision of a complete transformation into a globally renowned innovation and technology company. Through our first paid training and employment program in next-generation lithium technologies, we are giving young engineers the opportunity to take their first steps in their professional careers in one of the most innovative sectors attracting global interest. As a pioneer in battery and energy storage production, we want to be a source of inspiration for young people. We have complete confidence in their abilities and provide them with the opportunity to stay in Greece and build a rewarding career in our country. In the last few months alone, we have attracted more than 100 new colleagues, with 25% of these cases involving Greeks living abroad who were working at international research centers and major industrial companies.».
