Schaeffler and Festo Didactic

Today, the world is digital and networked - and so is the world of work. The digital transformation of products and services will change current job profiles. "Cross-disciplinary skills in particular, such as the ability to network, collaborate across disciplines, or be open to change, will be increasingly required at all qualification levels," says Paul Seren, responsible for training in Germany.To meet these changing requirements in training practice, Schaeffler has launched the "Training of the Future" project. The trainees are gaining further qualifications in modern teaching methods. In addition, future-oriented training tools are being introduced, such as augmented reality and additive manufacturing. Currently, Schaeffler employs around 70 trainers in Germany, who also see themselves in the role of learning companions and coaches for the trainees.Facts and figures on training: At the company's 20th anniversary in 1966, Schaeffler trained around 700 young people in Germany. Today, 1,500 young people at 21 locations are learning one of the 20 industrial/technical or commercial professions or are completing a dual study program. Worldwide, approximately 3,000 young people are undergoing their training at Schaeffler at 36 locations in 15 countries.