Toward Conscious Decisions Through Experiences - Career Orientation Day at the Secondary School of Mechanical Engineering and Electrotechnics
In February 2026 TANDEM organized the career orientation day named “My Profession” (HU: Mesterségem cíMERRE?) at the Secondary School of Mechanical Engineering and Electrotechnics in Komárno. The program offered support to nearly 90 third-grade students in thinking more consciously about further studies and their future.
During the first half of the day, participants took part in sessions focused on self-awareness in small groups. Through interactive games and situational exercises, they could discover their strengths, while also articulating their personal goals and ideas for the future.
In the afternoon block, the emphasis shifted to concrete questions of career choice. Through several stations, students could gain experience-based insights: during the Apply Smart! (Felvételizz okosan!) board game, they could gain insight into university life; in the Living Library program, they could speak with representatives of different professions; while in the Mock Job Interview, they could try themselves in a simulated recruitment situation.
At the Creative Stand, by “traveling” into the future, they could imagine their own professional life path, while at the Career Path Ropes Course they could also test their courage and perseverance. In addition, there was an opportunity for individual consultation with a career guidance counselor.
At the Information Stand, representatives of János Selye University (SK) and Széchenyi István Egyetem University of Győr (HU) provided information about further study opportunities, while in the Graduate Preview program students could also experience what it feels like to look toward their future with a diploma in hand.
To close the program, a raffle made the day even more memorable.
We thank the leadership, teachers, students and staff of the Secondary School for their kind and helpful welcome, as well as for their cooperation. We are grateful for the dedicated work of our trainers, colleagues and volunteers, as well as for the active participation of the students.
We also thank the representatives of J. Selye University in Komárno and Széchenyi István University of Győr for supporting our event with their presence.
Special thanks go to those professionals who contributed to the success of the program as our Living Books:
- Peter Pallér – Full-Stack Software Developer
- Anita Knirs – Accountant
- Dávid Kovács – IT Specialist, Entrepreneur and Journalist – Reboot! Computer Store and Service
- Adrián Marcinkó – Managing Director, Marketing Manager – WADO Digital Agency
- Gábor Szabó – Design Engineer (Mechanical Design), Industrial Designer
- Peter Sefcsik – Research & Development Team Leader, Mechanical Engineer
- Patrik Hajko – CEO, Inspection Specialist – HajkON, s.r.o.
- Daniel Velsicz – Project Manager, Electrician – HajkON, s.r.o.
- Daniel Forró – Metalworker, CNC Machine Operator
- János Morvai – Economist / Director Responsible for Tenders – ARRIVA Slovakia
- Kinga Baráth – Economist, Financial Advisor
- Kornél Ferenczi – Electrical Engineer, Entrepreneur – Eltecor s.r.o.
As the event took place during the week of our partner meeting, it also provided a good opportunity to involve representatives of our Transylvanian partner, the Asociația Turul Madar / Com.Pass Association, more closely in the program. Our cooperation with them is currently taking place within the Career Compass – for the Future Professionals Erasmus+ project. During the meeting, our partners could gain direct experience with the career orientation games and tools addressing young people, while also actively contributing to the successful realization of the event. We gratefully thank them for this as well.
It is a great source of joy for us that this inspiring day, rich in experiences, could be successfully realized.
Briefly About the “My Profession” (Mesterségem cíMERRE?) Program
This is a full-day career orientation program for secondary school students, primarily addressing third- and fourth-year students. The aim of the event is for young people to get to know the world of different professions through real-life examples: to gain insight into the everyday realities, challenges and beauty of particular professions, and to find answers to the questions that occupy them as they stand before choosing a career.
The program was realized with the support of the Bethlen Gábor Fund.
