Interested secondary school students can take part in a special program where they can gain access to a mobile base station and even a secret server room. At CETIN Hungary’s programs connected to Girls’ Day on April 23, those preparing to choose a career can learn how artificial intelligence thinks and what happens behind the scenes when we make phone calls or use mobile internet.

Participants can spend a full day in one of Hungary’s most modern and environmentally conscious office buildings. Here, colleagues from CETIN Hungary - Hungary’s first mobile telecommunications infrastructure provider - and Yettel will show where the entire nationwide mobile network is monitored and managed from, and how many different fields need to work in harmony to ensure everything runs smoothly.

On Girls’ Day, initiated by the Women in Science Association (NaTE), upper primary school and secondary school girls can explore the world of science, technology, and IT through various programs, and gain lifelong inspiration for their career choices. The event qualifies as a career orientation day, meaning participants can attend the sessions with an excuse note during school hours. At CETIN Hungary’s program - which interested students can register for here - participants can visit rarely accessible locations that are not open to the general public, such as a “secret” server room and a base station. This opportunity offers a first-hand insight into what happens in the background when we make calls, send SMS messages, or chat via messaging services. They can also learn how artificial intelligence thinks and how it can be used smartly and safely in everyday operations at a telecommunications company. The organizers especially recommend the program to those interested in careers such as data scientist, energy engineer, IT specialist, IT engineer, programmer, or electrical engineer.

CETIN Hungary and the Women in Science Association collaborate not only on this program: they also cooperate in organizing a free talent program, STEMpowered by CETIN, which supports career orientation by developing skills essential for conscious career planning, while providing success experiences for participating secondary school girls. CETIN Hungary’s previous research shows that girls often do not choose technical and technological professions due to the lack of a supportive environment, and that career choices are most often decided by secondary school age. The aim of the talent program is therefore to present alternative career paths to girls facing career decisions they may not have considered at all. This goal is supported by developing skills that complement traditional education and provide practical guidance for girls before making their career choices.