Designing the future: Day of the economy in Gratkorn shows a variety of apprenticeships

Designing the future: Day of the economy in Gratkorn shows a variety of apprenticeships

In Gratkorn, young people had the opportunity to take a look at the professional world. The polytechnic and middle school Gratkorn organizes the day of the economy that brings together students and parents to find out about possible apprenticeships. At this event, 18 different companies presented their offers and helped young people to set the course for their professional future.

"The focus is on the decision, which profession is the right one," said Mayor Michael Feldgrill in his speech. In doing so, he emphasized the importance of finding a work that not only demands the mind, but also gives fun. This statement was supported by Bernd Steiner, a school quality manager who added that finding a fulfilling job is crucial.

insights and expectations of companies

The trainers of the participating companies gave insights into what they expect from future apprentices. For Bernhard Fink von Porsche Liebenau, the passion for the chosen profession comes first. Reinhold Fruhmann von Spitzer Dach pointed out that when sniffing it is very important to take care of how the students behave in the team and whether they show interest. Benedikt Steinhart from Andritz AG emphasized the importance of the trial days and announced that he wanted to hire 26 apprentices in the coming year.

His statements found support from the presence of other companies such as Siemens who want to record 20 apprentices, while Sappi and almost also offer places. SPAR is looking for 100 new apprentices for its 270 locations in Styria, and Steiner Bau has advertised five jobs for his amount in Gratkorn. Gernot Gössler from CNS Technik Stadler emphasized that they are not only looking for the best apprentices for their family business, but the right ones.

The relevance and the value of good apprentices for the economy were also emphasized by Christoph Matznette, the President of the Styrian Economic Association, who attended the day of the economy together with Vice President Robert Köppel.

Among the companies present were well -known employers such as Energie Steiermark, Andritz AG, Anton Paar, Sappi, Knappi, Steiner Bau, Spitzer Dach, Gratkorn community, room equipment Gaulhofer, MM Group, Porsche, Senecura, Xal, Anton Hofstätter GmbH, König, Siemens, Spar and Stadler.

This day was a valuable opportunity for students and parents to make contacts and to find out more about the various career offers. The day of the economy is an important platform to support the next generation on its way to the professional world. More detailed information and further details about the event can be read at www.meinbezirk.at become.