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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

From Trainee to Top Expert

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From Top 100 to x Experts

VW Philosophy: Continuously prepare employees for the future

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

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

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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