80 Years of Apprenticeship Training at Flottweg: Our New Apprentices Begin Their Careers

The start of the new apprenticeship year marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for 19 young people at Flottweg. At the same time, this year’s intake represents a special milestone in the company’s history: the separation technology specialist from Vilsbiburg is celebrating 80 years of apprenticeship training and is welcoming its 600th apprentice since the launch of its vocational training program.

The new apprentices were welcomed by the executive directors at Flottweg

For eight decades, Flottweg has invested in developing its own skilled workforce. Many employees who now hold positions of responsibility in production, engineering, and administration began their careers as apprentices with the company. This continuity continues to shape Flottweg’s corporate culture today.

“For us, high-quality training is about much more than teaching technical skills. We invest in the people who will shape our future,” says Daniel Wimmer, Head of Training at Flottweg. “The fact that we are welcoming our 600th apprentice this year is something we are particularly proud of.”

Getting Started Together

Starting at Flottweg does not begin at the workbench or desk. Instead, the new apprentices first take part in the company’s traditional orientation days. During these introductory sessions, they get to know the company, their trainers, and their fellow apprentices. “It is important to us that our new colleagues feel welcome from day one,” explains Wimmer. “The orientation days create an open and welcoming atmosphere and lay the foundation for successful collaboration throughout the entire apprenticeship program.” In addition to gaining initial insights into everyday working life, the program also focuses on team activities and personal interaction.

Building Skills for Tomorrow

This year, Flottweg welcomed:

• 12 Industrial Mechanics
• 5 Mechatronics Technicians

• 2 Industrial Management Assistants with an additional qualification in foreign language communication

   

For apprentices in technical professions, training begins in Flottweg’s dedicated apprenticeship workshop. There, they learn the technical and practical fundamentals before applying their knowledge in various areas of the company. Throughout their apprenticeship, trainees rotate through numerous departments and gain insights into different aspects of the business. They take on responsibility at an early stage, contribute to their own projects, and continue to develop both professionally and personally.

A Tradition with a Future

Eighty years of apprenticeship training at Flottweg represent generations of skilled professionals who have helped shape the company’s success. Many of them have remained with Flottweg throughout their careers. With this new apprenticeship class, Flottweg continues that success story while investing in the skilled workforce of tomorrow. After all, one thing has remained unchanged over the past eight decades: at Flottweg, an apprenticeship is not only a strong start to a career, but also an opportunity to build a long-term future.