A collage of eight photos showing people working in office and industrial factory settings, including machine operation, assembly, electrical work, and administrative tasks.

“Never lose your hunger for knowledge“

The fact that an apprenticeship is a good investment in the future is confirmed by the apprentices at KIRCHHOFF Automotive who have now successfully completed their training period.

“Doing an apprenticeship was a very good decision, because I learned a lot from the practical areas and can also apply that. I was able to gain an insight into the world of work and orient myself as to which direction I would like to go in after my apprenticeship,” says industrial clerk Lara Schorlemmer from Iserlohn/Germany.

Till Hirschmann, industrial mechanic for operating technology in Attendorn/Germany, says: “My best experience during training was when I completed a larger project – a welding booth for rework – with an industrial mechanic from maintenance and it worked perfectly the first time I used it.” He is now looking forward to learning more tricks of the trade from the journeymen and is happy to have the opportunity to complete a dual study program.

Industrial clerk Janine Bender from Attendorn recommends “deciding on an apprenticeship right after school and only studying later.”

Congratulations to all on passing the exams – a great achievement! And even after training, the learning continues. “It’s important to always be curious and never lose your hunger for knowledge,” says Yusuf Cuhader, a tool mechanic in Attendorn/Germany.

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