At AISIN Electronics Illinois (AEIL), we are deeply committed to the advancement of our Team Members. Through an exciting partnership with Southern Illinois University Carbondale, the AISIN Engineering Education Program offers current AEIL employees the opportunity to earn an accredited degree in engineering-related fields while gaining hands-on experience at our facility. This program reflects our dedication to empowering our workforce with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the ever-evolving electronics manufacturing industry.
Selected employees will have the unique opportunity to work three days a week at AEIL, attend SIU courses on the remaining days, and be compensated for all five workdays. In addition to covering tuition, fees, and materials, AEIL provides transportation support, including access to a company vehicle for commuting to SIU. Upon successful graduation, participants will transition to engineering roles within the company, with competitive pay reflecting their enhanced qualifications.
This partnership not only reinforces our long-standing relationship with SIU but also underscores our belief in investing in the future of our Team Members. By combining practical experience with academic achievement, AEIL is proud to offer a program that bridges the gap between education and industry success.
For more details about this partnership, please read Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s press release below.
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release | December 4, 2024
SIU, AISIN partner to provide engineering students with degrees, experience
By Tim Crosby
CARBONDALE, Ill. – The School of Applied Engineering and Technology in the College of Engineering, Computing, Technology and Mathematics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is cooperating with a local electronics manufacturer to train potential workers.
The university and AISIN Electronics Illinois, LLC (AEIL), based in Marion, have developed a partnership that would pay students to work at AISIN while earning a degree in a variety of industrial management and engineering fields of study. The first 14 students signed up during a recruiting event on Nov. 18.
“The School of Applied Engineering and Technology has had a long-standing relationship with AISIN Electronics Illinois,” said Tomas Velasco, professor and director of the school, who helped organize the program. “The current management of AISIN Electronics Illinois is committed to providing its employees with the opportunity to earn a degree. This will give our students hands-on experience and show them how their instruction applies beyond the classroom.”
Media contact:
Tim Crosby
University Communications and Marketing
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 62901
618-534-3045
crosby@siu.edu
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