September 10, 2007

Kick-Off for Training at Bürkert

Fascinating and diverse - that is what the start into work life was like for the new vocational trainees of 2007. A whole week helped to get them ready for the "lifelong learning" at Bürkert. With a program that had more to offer than mere slide presentations and a round tour.  

A visit to the new Systemhaus, factory tours, a joint sports afternoon to loosen up with a subsequent dinner, as well as a day for teambuilding including canoeing and high rope course, rounded off the process of preparation for the time at Bürkert. Besides that Bürkert training team who accompanied the trainees-to-be, the experienced Bürkert trainees were also at their side with help and advice.

Compared to the previous year, 25% more adolescents are starting a professional and promising vocational training program in technical and commercial professions as well as in two study courses (BA, FH). Out of the 28 young people, Bürkert is training 4 together with partner companies (ZTO, BDG, AKM).

"As one of the biggest employers with training programs in the region we do have a certain social responsibility for the young generation. With our training positions we are able to offer a high degree of variety and quality in 9 different professional channels", says Richard Gebert, who is in charge of vocational training at Bürkert.  

Top quality vocational training has always been a part of the Bürkert corporate culture. A company, which operates within the sphere of measuring and control technology and offers both high-tech products and system solutions, does not stop at providing a solid knowledge base for the 'new blood'. For the future success of the company the employees' ongoing further qualification is just as essential in order to always ensure a high level of competence and know-how for future challenges.

The 28 vocational trainees/students of the 2007 training year are:
Sebastian Frank (Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering), Marcel Götzelmann (Bachelor of Engineering, Information technology), Florian Fischer (Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering), Sebastian Merkle (Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering in a cooperative study course), Peggy Heinke (Bachelor of Science, Mechatronics), Adrian Schumm (Electronics technician for devices and systems), Maximilian Schmidt (Electronics technician for devices and systems), Linda Streckfuß (Industrial Business Management Assistant), Yvonne Lorenz (Industrial Business Management Assistant), Laura Kraft (Industrial Business Management Assistant), Karsten Prigoda (Industrial Business Management Assistant), Simon Köber (Industrial Mechanic), Patrick Kuhn (Industrial Mechanic), Benjamin Kreker (Industrial Mechanic), Alexander Brand (Industrial Mechanic), Pascal Tittl (Industrial Mechanic, ZTO), Carmen Holzinger (Industrial Mechanic), Patrick Wennes (Machine/Plant Operator)), Michael Müller (Mechatronics), Alexander Erhard (Mechatronics), Simon Knapp (Mechatronics, BDG), Mario Koch (Mechatronics, BDG), Gina Sturani (Mechatronics), Carola Ohr (Technical drafter), Isabell Wenzel (Technical drafter), Simone Holzinger (Technical drafter), Max Gässler (Technical drafter), Vadim Renner (Process Mechanic for plastics and rubber technology, AKM).

The responsible coaches are: training manager Richard Gebert, Silke Bieniek, Heike Dödderer, Elke Eichhorn, Christof Schmuck, Holger Koch, Arnold Kreker; Bernhard Schwarz is chairman of the workers' council.