Carla - The Photonics Career Hub

H2020 EU-funded project developing a model for inclusive pan-European career
camps of excellence around the opportunities and multidisciplinary dimensions
of photonics.

The initiative will provide university students and early-stage researchers with a
roadmap for better employability and create spaces to network with photonics
stakeholders.

www.carlahub.eu

Carla

Activities

  • Create working groups representing different photonics stakeholders (industry, academia, entrepreneurs, students and researchers and a transversal team focused on diversity) involving over 120 members

  • Design, organise and implement working sessions with the different stakeholder groups to collect their input on photonics career development events

  • Develop the blueprint of the CARLA camps, including a handbook

  • Host 11 career camps organized by institutions in 10 different countries

  • Create an online hub for careers in photonics through LinkedIn and Instagram platforms