I get to work on small scale manufacturing, testing and repairing central boxes and sensors, building prototypes, and designing and building special testing equipment or mounting solutions. “At VMT I learned to apply my knowledge practically and to find solutions for equipment in harsh environments. His hands-on role with the mechatronics team – within the Hardware & IT Solutions department – was a perfect match. Carlos opted for an apprenticeship with VMT as an alternative to the more formal learning environment at university. I’m excited to keep growing in my role, and hope to continue working for VMT after my apprenticeship ends in July 2022.”Ĭarlos Miguel Schmidt is in the third year of his apprenticeship as a mechatronics technician, with his final exams coming up this summer. Everyone is friends and helps each other out, and my team leaders never hesitate to support me in my development. Dealing with customers and guiding the course of an application process are just two of the many things I’ve learnt in my time here. “Working with a fast-paced team has given me the invaluable hands on experience, getting to know so many systems and processes that I hadn’t worked with before. Although he supports many departments, his main work is with human resources and the purchasing department. Muhammed Demir began his apprenticeship as an office management assistant at VMT in September 2020, with the goal of gaining insight into the varied tasks of office life in a future-oriented company. Placements are offered most years – sometimes every two years, depending on capacity – and when a place is offered, competition can be tough! In our most recent intake round we had 85 applications, of which 12 were interviewed and two were finally hired. VMT has been offering apprenticeships since at least 2005 in the fields of IT, logistics, office management, applied informatics, electronics and mechatronics. The combination of formal learning and hands-on workplace experience ensure that each Azubi is effectively equipped to enter the workforce at the end of their placement. Participants – or “Azubis” as they’re affectionally known over here – learn at specialised vocational schools, as well as on site at their employing company.

In Germany, apprenticeships are a rigorous training program lasting anywhere from two to four years. Today we’re shining a spotlight our apprenticeship program and our current apprentices, Muhammed Demir, Carlos Miguel Schmidt and Philipp Henigan. For over 15 years, VMT has been raising the next generation of industry professionals by offering opportunities for interns, working students and apprentices, as well as placements for students writing their Bachelor and Master theses.

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