On June 8 and 11, the Business Innovation Center "Innobridge", with the support of the Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organized a series of on-site visits to five companies from Ruse, in which students from the PGIU - Ruse had the opportunity to meet entrepreneurs, managers and specialists from various sectors. The initiative is implemented within the framework of Project No. BG‑RRP‑1.008‑0008 „Construction of an International Youth Center – Ruse“ and aims to introduce young people to the real work environment, professional roles and development opportunities in the local economy.

The visits covered five different companies, each of which presented its activities, team and the path to success. These meetings are not just visits. They are the first steps towards forming professional attitudes, towards understanding what it means to be part of a team, to bear responsibility, to create value. For many of the students, this is their first contact with the real business world – a moment that can unlock new interests, change plans and give confidence that success is achievable.

NRG Soft – intelligent security solutions and technological innovations

The students from the „Economic Informatics“ class were welcomed by Reneta Vasileva (Business Development Manager) and Victoria Predzharova (Technical Secretary). They presented the company’s activities as a leading system integrator in the field of intelligent solutions for security, safety and control. The meeting was also joined by the founder Todor Gechev, who talked about the start of his business, the challenges along the way and gave valuable advice for professional development and entrepreneurial thinking from the perspective of senior management – where decisions determine the path of the company. His advice gave the young people a valuable perspective on how a technology company is created and developed in Bulgaria.

FAAC Bulgaria – automation, technologies and international experience

The company representative Victoria Lapadzhova introduced the students to the activities of FAAC Bulgaria – part of the international FAAC Technologies group and a leader in the field of automated systems. The students toured the offices and visited the programming, development and accounting departments, gaining a real insight into the work processes and professional roles in the company. This visit helped them realize how diverse the opportunities are in the technology sector and how important the skills they develop while still in school are.

Sansi – occupational health and safety

Rosilina Simeonova presented the activities of Sansi, a company specializing in complex solutions in the field of occupational health and safety. She talked about the work of the engineering team, about the different positions in the organization and shared practical advice for professional development in this field. The students received a realistic idea of a profession that is rarely seen up close, but is key to every organization and protects human lives every day.

Fininfo.bg – access to financing and digital solutions

Tsvetelina Krasteva welcomed a group of 15 students from the classes "Operational Accounting", "Economics and Management" and "Trade". She demonstrated the specialized platform Fininfo.bg, which provides systematized information on funding opportunities from national and European programs. The students learned more about the company's business model, sources of information and the network of consultants who support businesses in the region. The visit showed the young people that economic professions can be dynamic, digital and oriented towards real business solutions.

Checkpoint Club – entrepreneurship, innovation and personal example

The owner, Simeon Palamarkov, himself a graduate of the PGIU, told how he started his business, how he built the company model and where he secured financing. He presented the innovative approaches that distinguish Checkpoint Club in the market and shared valuable advice for future entrepreneurs. His personal example showed the students that with perseverance, ideas and courage they can build a successful career in Ruse.

Practical knowledge, inspiration and real-world examples from business

The visits turned into active conversations, questions and discussions. The students received:

a real idea of different professions and work processes
inspiration from the personal stories of entrepreneurs
practical guidelines for future professional development
better understanding of the local economic environment

The initiative of BIC "Innobridge" is an important step towards building a sustainable connection between education and business and supports young people in choosing a professional path. This is the beginning of a process that must begin on time, supporting the formation of an aware, motivated and confident future generation of professionals.