IEK GROUP's partner, the "National Research University "MPEI" was recognized as the best educational institution of 2023 in the rating of Russian universities "National Recognition" in the subject "Electrical Engineering."
MPEI scored the maximum number of points and took 1st place, ahead of universities from different regions of Russia. A total of 89 educational institutions participated in the rating. The main evaluation criteria were the level of work of the teaching staff and recognition by the national professional association of scientific, practical, and innovative achievements. The leader's merits are confirmed not only by the scientific community but also by representatives of the entire electrical equipment industry — developers, manufacturers, equipment suppliers.
IEK GROUP and MPEI are connected by fruitful cooperation that contributes to the training of energy sector professionals. In 2023, the organizations signed an agreement establishing long-term partnership relations in the field of educational and scientific-technical activities.
MPEI students come to IEK GROUP for internships and learn about the electrical equipment industry from practicing specialists. When entering MPEI, additional points are given to participants and winners of the company's career guidance programs — "Digital Electrical Installation" and IEK GROUP FUTURE CHALLENGE, as well as participants and prize-winners of the "Professionals" championship, of which IEK GROUP is a partner. In 2024, IEK GROUP proposed extending this benefit to participants in the semi-finals and finals of the "IEK Open Electricians Championship."
Additionally, within the partnership, company employees and institute teachers created a model of a programmable elevator installation for the Department of Automated Electric Drive.
"IEK GROUP is proud of cooperation with such a major link in the domestic energy industry as MPEI. Among our company's employees, many can call the Moscow Power Engineering Institute their alma mater. These are true professionals who not only contribute to the growth of our organization but also contribute to the development of the electrical engineering sphere. Students regularly come to us for internships, and young specialists — MPEI graduates — choose IEK GROUP as their first workplace and stay here for a long time. To a large extent, this is the merit of the phased joint activity of our company and the university," notes IEK GROUP HR Director Natalia Belskaya.
Besides, IEK GROUP, MPEI, the Agency for the Development of Professions and Skills, with the participation of the BRICS Business Council, are currently engaged in implementing a joint project to develop an international competence center, which will operate on the basis of the university. The center will unite higher education, an electrical equipment manufacturer, and an international organization to promote modern approaches in the field of electrical installation and industrial automation.
And this is just the beginning! IEK GROUP and the university have many joint plans and prospects.
IEK GROUP congratulates the leadership and team of MPEI on the title of best university, wishes new victories and success in research activities!