2 Campuses, 1 Vision: Writing the Future of Design with Young Talents

In today's rapidly transforming industry, integrating young architect and engineer candidates into the professional world is of paramount importance. At Diem, we view centering the energy and dynamism of the new generation as a core responsibility while the future of design is being shaped. To this end, we came together with the professionals of the future by participating in the career days of Istanbul Ticaret University and Haliç University on May 11-12. In these events, held with the participation of our business development and human resources teams, we shared our highly acclaimed, European award-winning graduate program model ATHENA, along with our internship opportunities.

Two Inspiring Days at Ticaret and Haliç Universities

During the campus visits conducted as part of the career days, we had the opportunity to connect directly with future architect, engineer, and designer candidates. Our business development and human resources professionals shared insights on how students can merge their theoretical knowledge with practical industry experience.

Students who visited our booth gained comprehensive insights into the following key areas:

• Diem Corporate Culture: The innovative and human-centric approaches we adopt throughout our design and engineering processes.
• Industry Trends: Hybrid working models, sustainable architecture, and current industrial design trends.
• Career and Development: Professional mentorship processes and interdepartmental rotation opportunities within the company.

Award-Winning Graduate Program: Why Did ATHENA Attract So Much Interest?

The most attention-grabbing part of the events, which drew the highest number of questions from students, was our graduate development program, ATHENA. Having proven its success on the international stage by winning an award in the "Unleash Our Collective Wisdom" category at the Studio Alliance Awards, this program offers young talents an end-to-end experience ranging from concept design to turnkey implementation processes.

The primary advantages driving the students' intense interest in the ATHENA program include::

1. Real Project Experience: Participants do not just stick to theory; they take an active role in large-scale architectural and engineering projects.
2. International Standards: The opportunity to learn business processes at European standards, modern design tools, and up-to-date methodologies.
3. Strong Mentorship Network: The chance to accelerate career growth by working one-on-one with seasoned industry professionals.

To explore the visionary transformation offered by the program and see how it integrates into our corporate ecosystem, you can check out our article titled "Diem Steps into a New Era with Athena." Additionally, you can access all the details regarding the program's international success via our announcement, "Athena Graduate Development Program Awarded in Europe."

Internship and Career Opportunities at Diem: Let’s Design Your Future Together

During our campus meetups, we detailed not only our long-term programs but also the internship opportunities students can tap into while continuing their education. Doing an internship at Diem serves as a critical stepping stone for young talents to gain professional work discipline and secure a strong reference for post-graduation career opportunities.

We would like to extend our gratitude to the academics and career centers who hosted us at Istanbul Commerce University and Haliç University, as well as to all the students who showed great interest in our booth. The energy and vision of young talents will continue to be our greatest source of inspiration as we build the qualified workspaces of the future.

You can also get in touch with us to take your place in the design and engineering world of tomorrow and to receive instant updates on current career opportunities.