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Can you tell us how the design program prepares students to enter the job market?<\/h3>\r\n \r\n\r\n'' They come here with their bachelor\u2019s degree in design, and once they\u2019re in Montreal, they\u2019re trained to become designers ready for the job market. What makes the difference is the level of reflection, vision, projection and innovation that they can put into their projects. That\u2019s the first step towards becoming a professional. They get to step back and take a comprehensive look at their design practices. That helps them identify key aspects and take into consideration the social, environmental, user-related, functionality and design issues. Working in a company gives them their first taste of post-student life and makes them more independent.","repeater_liste":null,"repeater_liste_hv":"1","repeater_btn_1":"","repeater_btn_2":"","texte_de_la_liste_plus_gros":false}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"contenu_alternatif","block_titre":{"clone_espacement":"","clone_center":false,"clone_ancre":"","clone_uptitle":"","clone_title":"","clone_subtitle":"","clone_description":" \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThey\u2019re also called upon to collaborate with various professions. That allows them to dive into a professional world outside their comfort zone and to work with other perspectives than a designer\u2019s perspective. The advantage of being in Quebec and in the heart of Centech<\/strong> is that the startup teams trust them and give them with a lot of responsibility. That helps students build confidence as professionals and test out the market. Being paired up with an entrepreneur gives them a direct, inside look at how startups work. ''\r\n\r\n ","clone_btn_1":"","clone_btn_2":"","afficher_les_angles":false,"couleur_du_bloc":"","couleur_du_bloc_before":"","couleur_du_bloc_after":"","clone_triangle":true,"clone_triangle_2":true,"color_bg":"grey_bg"},"contenu_alternatif_repeater":null},{"acf_fc_layout":"image_1_colonne","block_titre":{"clone_espacement":["top"],"clone_center":false,"clone_ancre":"","clone_uptitle":"","clone_title":"","clone_subtitle":"","clone_description":"
What should startups at Centech<\/strong> know about the services available and the relationship between EDNA<\/strong> and Centech<\/strong>?<\/h3>\r\n'' They should be aware that design isn\u2019t just about creating beautiful images. It\u2019s first and foremost a field of innovation and creativity. Our students enter the job market with technical and human skills that are specific to working as a designer, such as empathy, listening skills, understanding and knowledge of the various issues and environments.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nA designer\u2019s profile complements the skill profiles in startups. Often, those working in startups have more technical backgrounds, such as in engineering. Combining technical skills and design skills creates a valuable symbiosis for successful projects that take into account both the technical aspects and the human\/user aspects. Design entails thinking about the person who will use the solution in question, even before developing its aesthetics. ''\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n
What aspect of working with students or at EDNA will you never get tired of?<\/h3>\r\n \r\n\r\n'' I\u2019m going to answer that question a little differently. What I love about my job is the fact that no two days are ever the same (laughs)! It doesn\u2019t involve a repetitive task, but rather a multitude of tasks aimed at providing students with a complete educational and professional training experience.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nI find it incredibly rewarding to work with young people, future designers, senior professionals, startups and Centech<\/strong>. It creates an energy that I\u2019ll never get tired of. The job requires a strong ability to adapt and understand my environment. My work is always about helping people, and my ultimate goal is to ensure that students have an outstanding professional, educational and personal experience, especially when it\u2019s their first time abroad. Being able to guide all these people motivates me to get up in the morning! ''<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n