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Koenig & Bauer sets new training record

The new training year has started at printing press manufacturer Koenig & Bauer. All advertised positions have been filled.

The new training year has started at printing press manufacturer Koenig & Bauer. Compared to the previous year, the company has almost doubled the number of apprenticeships and internships for dual study programmes. All advertised positions have been filled.

168 young people are taking part these days Koenig & Bauer the first steps in their professional lives. At the beginning of the new training year, they start at the Group locations in Germany and Austria with an industrial-technical or commercial vocational qualification. Despite the tense situation on the labour market and a significant increase in the number of trainees, all vacancies in the Group were filled.

“A strong commitment to in-company training is not only part of our corporate responsibility, it is also an investment in our own future,” says Dr Andreas Pleßke, CEO of Koenig & Bauer. Compared to previous years, the printing press manufacturer has increased its Training places and practical placements for dual study programmes almost doubled. The associated investments in buildings and additional personnel emphasise the Group's long-term commitment to strengthening dual vocational training.

“A qualified in-house training programme is the Best answer to the shortage of skilled labour”, emphasises Pleßke. By increasing capacity, the company is creating room for manoeuvre for the expansion of business areas and is responding to demographic change.

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Combating the skills shortage with training

However, the tense situation on the labour market is also becoming increasingly noticeable at Koenig & Bauer. “In a challenging environment, we have nevertheless once again succeeded in filling all training places,” explains HR manager Dr Christine Bötsch. “This success is impressive proof of the quality, attractiveness and reliability of training at Koenig & Bauer.” For many years now, the printing press manufacturer has been giving its apprentices A guarantee of permanent employment at the start of the training programme.

On 1 September, 66 young people started their vocational training at the headquarters in Würzburg. On 21 August, 55 young people began their training in Radebeul near Dresden. The remaining trainees are employed at the Group's German sites in Veitshöchheim, Frankenthal, Stuttgart and Löhne, as well as in Mödling in Austria. Dual students will also be joining them from the autumn. The training programmes offered Job profiles were further diversified and adapted to the requirements of a technology group. The largest occupational groups are mechatronics technicians, industrial mechanics and IT specialists.

By working in different departments, the trainees gain a deep insight into the company's processes. Additional programmes such as exchange trips, seminars or stays abroad promote the personal development of young people in addition to their professional skills. Traditionally Koenig & Bauer closely associated with the dual vocational training model. For over 150 years, the company has maintained its own vocational school at its headquarters in Würzburg, which is now a state-recognised public school and is also attended in part by trainees from other companies in the region. Apprentices from Koenig & Bauer regularly achieve top positions in the Chamber of Industry and Commerce final examinations at the various Group locations.

Source: Koenig & Bauer

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