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Volkswagen needs prepared workforce for the future
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale 04/22/2016
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School Employment
Youth unemployment* (16 – 24 years)
Spain 47.7%
Italy 39.8%
EU 20.0%
GB 13.5%
USA 11.1%
Germany 7.1%
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The Popular Path from School to Work: Dual Training
Prepared for working: min. 18 years
Apprenticeship: From the age of 15
School: min. 15 years
Dual Training
Learning in the Company
Learning in vocational
school
65 %
* October 2015
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From Trainee to Top Expert
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From Top 100 to x Experts
VW Philosophy: Continuously prepare employees for the future
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Vocational Training According to German Standards
Two apprenticeship programs are available:
1. Automation Mechatronics
2. Car Mechatronics
Both programs last 3 years and comply with German Apprenticeship Curriculums
Each year per program 12 new students
Absolvents receive a DIHK-AHK certificate, a Technical Diploma, a VW Diploma
and an Associates Degree
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Apprenticeship Programs
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Automation Mechatronics Program (AMP)
Origination: 2010
Motivation: Develop mechanical, electrical & automation
maintenance troubleshooting skills
Learning Locations: Off JT: Volkswagen Academy OJT: Rotating assignments in Body, Paint and Assembly shops
Total Students: 28
Car Mechatronics Program (CMP)
Origination: 2012
Motivation: To prepare capable workers in car mechanical
and electrical diagnostic and repair systems
Learning Locations: Off JT: Volkswagen Academy OJT: Rotating assignments in Assembly, Pilot Hall, Dealership
Total Students: 25
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Dual Training System
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30 % Theory 70% Hands-on
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Fact Overview
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OJT Shop floor
Academy
Acad.
Acad.
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
8 Month 4 Month
Acad.
OJT Shop floor
OJT Shop floor
OJT
+ final exam
Extensive training enables the students to qualify for the following positions:
Skilled Team Member (Maintenance)
Pilot Hall Technicians
Finish / Repair Team member
Quality Technician
4 Month 4 Month 4 Month 4 Month 4 Month 4 Month
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Advantage for Volkswagen
• Since 2010 a total of 50 apprentices graduated at Volkswagen Chattanooga
• Highly qualified with special knowledge about VW processes and equipment
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Lessons Learned
• Need to involve schools
• Need to involve parents
• Need to give students chance to get to know apprenticeship
Since 2015 VW offers summer school for interested students
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Industry 4.0
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