CorporationHessian Minister of Education visits VITRONIC
Hesse's Minister of Education Prof. Dr. R. Alexander Lorz and IHK President Dr. Christian Gastl visited the Wiesbaden-based image processing company VITRO-NIC on May 4, 2023. The focus was on the company's dual training as a central pillar against the shortage of skilled workers. VITRONIC offers training in a total of seven professions - from industrial clerks and office managers to electronic and computer scientists to warehouse logistics specialists and mechanical engineers. In addition, there are dual courses of study in six specialist areas. In total, more than 160 young people have successfully completed their dual training or studies at VITRONIC.
Minister of Education Lorz, IHK President Gastl and VITRONIC CEO Scholz-Stein with trainees.
Dual training is an important cornerstone in the development of junior staff and in daily operations. At VITRONIC, our trainees take on tasks independently right from the start and are an integral part of the teams. We invest a lot in this training path, and also often take them on in permanent positions or support them with further qualifications. The value and attractiveness of dual training must be further emphasized together with schools. That's where we need to attack: more awareness of a practical daily routine, cooperation with local companies and technologies that are up to date!
During a joint tour of the production facilities and a subsequent discussion with trainees from the current cohorts, Minister Lorz and Dr. Gastl were able to gain a direct impression of the quality of the training. At the same time, they took away experiences from the young people's practical work in the company and at school.
Hessian Minister of Education Prof. Dr. R. Alexander Lorz, VITRONIC CEO Scholz-Stein and IHK President Dr. Christian Gastl (l.t.r.)
From practice for practice! At the VITRONIC company, we can get a good impression of the strength of dual training. There are many individual development paths for trainees there and that in a highly professional environment. Dual training is the key to meeting the growing demand for skilled workers in Hesse. To this end, the image of this career path must be improved and practical vocational orientation must be implemented in all types of schools.
With over 800 employees at the site and an average annual personnel growth of 8%, VITRONIC is one of the most important employers in the technology sector in Wiesbaden and the Rhine-Main region. In addition, the company is involved in numerous initiatives for safety and sustainability in the region.