How we taught students to close the curtains: a mentor's perspective on internships

The mentor team at the NTC Vulkan training center shared their experience of hosting a three-month internship for seven students. The main task was to develop a remote control system for roller blinds in an office environment. The article details the organization of the workflow, the methodology for interacting with interns, and the key stages of implementing a hardware project. The authors focus on the challenges newcomers face when working with hardware and offer practical takeaways for those planning to launch similar educational programs. The Vulkan experience demonstrates how real-world engineering tasks can effectively train young specialists, developing their design and teamwork skills. This article serves as a useful guide for mentors looking to optimize their training processes in the high-tech sector.