The company, which operates the 3Q project in Fiambalá, will provide students from the Faculty of Technology and Applied Sciences with practical experience in a real working environment.
By Panorama Minero
Mining company Zijin-Liex signed a Supervised Professional Internship (PPS) agreement with the Faculty of Technology and Applied Sciences at the National University of Catamarca (UNCA).
According to the company, the agreement represents an important step “towards strengthening the connection between academic education and the workplace”.
Zijin-Liex operates the lithium-producing 3Q project in Fiambalá. The agreement forms part of ongoing cooperation between the educational institution and various mining companies to provide students with their first experience of working life.
The signing ceremony was attended by the Dean of the Faculty, Natalia Fernández, who holds a Master's degree, and Human Resources Manager Zou Xiwang.
According to the company, the agreement will enable students to complement their theoretical knowledge with practical experience, develop professional skills and gain a better understanding of the challenges facing the mining industry.
Opportunities Through the Faculty
Dean Natalia Fernández highlighted the Faculty's efforts to connect students with companies, emphasising that supervised professional internships “represent a genuine opportunity to enter the labour market, allowing students to gain real-world experience, strengthen their knowledge and demonstrate their professional potential”.
She added that “commitment, responsibility, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn are fundamental values that create tangible opportunities for career growth and professional development”.
Supervised Professional Internships are student activities carried out in workplace environments that complement academic education, helping graduates enter the labour market with a solid foundation.
According to the Faculty, these internships may take place in public institutions or private companies. They form part of the compulsory curriculum, carry academic credits and are included in the relevant degree programmes.
Specifically, the internship involves the gradual and supervised performance of professional duties, integrating the knowledge acquired throughout the degree programme.
Under current regulations, all Faculty students enrolled in undergraduate degree programmes must complete this requirement.
The Company's Commitment to Education
The company thanked the Faculty authorities for “their trust and willingness to work together in support of education, innovation and the creation of new opportunities for young people in Catamarca”.
It also stated: “We believe that investing in education means investing in the future. That is why we continue to promote partnerships that connect knowledge with experience and contribute to the growth of our communities.”
According to Zijin-Liex, the partnership forms part of its “commitment to education, professional training and the development of Catamarca”.
