German supplier, Bosch is to provide 1,500 apprenticeships to young people next year, with one in four involving a cooperative education programme in a discipline such as electrical or mechanical engineering.
Most of the apprenticeships the supplier is looking to fill are in careers related to connected manufacturing, including electronics engineers for automation technology, mechatronics engineers and IT specialists.
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“Knowledge about digitalisation and connectivity is the basis for a successful career start,” said Bosch director of industrial relations and board member, Christopher Kübel.
“Only those who understand the connected world will be able to shape it.”
Throughout Germany, more than 4,600 young women and men and women are currently completing occupational training at the company. At 16%, the share of female apprentices in STEM professions is nearly twice as high as the national average.
“Mixed teams are more creative and generate better results,” added Kübel.
