News from Summa

During the MBO Crafted Awards 2026, students from Summa were honored for their final graduation projects. The awards went to projects in the fields of sustainability, social impact, collaboration, and innovation.

Fontys and Summa are renewing their collaboration for laboratory education in the Brainport region. This ensures that MBO and HBO students continue to learn in modern labs and that the transition between MBO and HBO increases.

Ergon and Summa have been working together for years to guide people with support needs towards suitable employment. Through work-learning programs, training, and guidance, they create opportunities for sustainable jobs and build an inclusive labor market together in the Brainport region.

At Summa, MBO students can opt for the National Resilience Training (NWT). In collaboration with the Dutch Defence, they work for ten weeks on mental resilience, teamwork, leadership, and personal development.

Crafted Festival at the Klokgebouw showcases the versatility of secondary vocational education on June 18. Discover fashion shows, technology, design, live music, and projects by Summa students at this free festival in Eindhoven.

International MBO students like Fahad Mpomba are struggling with the mandatory Dutch language requirement. Therefore, Summa, together with the MBO Council, is advocating for new rules so that talented students have a better chance of obtaining their diploma.

Undecided between ICT and Mechatronics? Summa’s Engineering and Technology Orientation Program helped Tom de Rooij with his choice of study. Through workshops, company visits, and practical experience, he discovered which technical direction suited him.

Summa offers expat partners a route to work in childcare through a work-study program. In this video, those involved share their experiences, the impact on the workplace, and how this contributes to reducing staff shortages.

Orientation Year in Technology at Summa: discover various technology programs, complete internships, and develop your skills. Make an informed study choice and immediately obtain certificates and exemptions. Not a wasted year, but a strong start in technology.