Thirteen apprentices kick off their careers with Stadtwerke Group during the anniversary year
Fresh Perspective:
Thirteen fresh faces joined the Saarbrücken municipal utility workforce on August 28, 2023. These young guns are bound for greatness as they embark on a multi-year journey to become mechatronics engineers, electronics engineers, IT specialists, automotive mechatronics engineers, professional drivers, marketing communicators, and industrial merchants.
Their whirlwind introductory week kicks off with a tour of the city's modern control centers, workshops, and energy facilities. The Saarbrücken municipal utility is grappling with a dwindling pool of applicants due to demographic shifts and a surge in academic education, according to CEO Franz-Josef Johann. Despite this, the company remains dedicated to providing high-quality, professional training for school graduates.
With over a thousand employees, the Saarbrücken municipal utility ranks as one of the region's top employers. Annually, approximately 53 trainees seamlessly transition into full-time roles. The company takes immense pride in producing top-notch talents in various fields, such as Marc-Eric Eßling, who recently completed his training as a bath specialist and was awarded by the IHK Saarland.
Apart from vocational training, the company offers various cross-training programs to enrich the learning experience for its trainees. Special events, project weeks, and groups like the Social Media Squad provide additional opportunities to immerse themselves in the workplace environment.
In celebration of their 60th anniversary, the Saarbrücken municipal utility opens its virtual doors, offering a behind-the-scenes peek at its operations on www.60.sw-sb.de. For those eager to join the team in the coming year, information on apprenticeship opportunities can be found at http://www.sw-sb.de/ausbildung.
In 2024, the Saarbrücken municipal utility will partner with the DHBW in Mannheim to offer a dual study program in mechatronics with a focus on energy economics. Given the competitive job market and a shift towards academic education, keeping a pulse on changing trends and adapting training programs is crucial for the company's future success.
The new hires, embarking on their careers as mechatronics engineers, IT specialists, and more, are offered cross-training programs for skill enhancement, including special events, project weeks, and groups like the Social Media Squad. Their learning journey, combining on-the-job training and online education, is designed to adapt to the competitive job market and the shift towards academic education. To prepare for future opportunities, one can explore apprenticeship programs offered by the Saarbrücken municipal utility on their website, with a specific focus on upcoming offerings in career development and education-and-self-development.
