MAN Truck & Bus Welcomes 500+ New Trainees with a Focus on E-Mobility and Automation

MAN Truck & Bus Welcomes 500+ New Trainees with a Focus on E-Mobility and Automation

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has welcomed 511 new apprentices and 27 dual students for the 2024 training year across its German production sites in Munich, Nuremberg, Salzgitter, and its service operations. This intake brings the total number of trainees to approximately 1,500. The company is focusing on future-oriented professions, particularly in e-mobility, automation, and digital services, to prepare young professionals for the evolving commercial vehicle industry. MAN emphasizes the importance of developing skills in areas such as automation technology and high-voltage battery systems, ensuring that its workforce is ready for the challenges of Industry 4.0.

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 31-Aug-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — September 2024 marks a new chapter for MAN Truck & Bus as 511 apprentices and 27 dual students embark on their training at major German production sites in Munich, Nuremberg, Salzgitter, and service operations across Germany. This intake brings the total number of young professionals in training and dual study programs at MAN to approximately 1,500, highlighting the company’s commitment to developing the workforce of tomorrow.

MAN Truck & Bus is not just preparing for the future; it’s actively shaping it. As the company invests in training a new generation of specialists, there’s a clear focus on the skills needed for the evolving landscape of the commercial vehicle industry. With an increasing emphasis on e-mobility, automation, and digital services, MAN is ensuring that its workforce is well-equipped to meet the challenges and opportunities of Industry 4.0.

Hubert Altschäffl, Chief Human Resources Officer of MAN Truck & Bus SE, commented: “We are proud to offer young professionals the chance to engage in high-quality vocational training and contribute to the future of mobility. The enthusiasm with which these new talents have joined us, especially in a time of skilled labor shortages, is a testament to MAN’s reputation as an employer of choice.”

Andreas Herthum, Head of Training at MAN, added: “This year, we’ve enhanced our training programs to align with the critical future trends in our industry. Our focus is increasingly on automation and mechatronics, areas that are pivotal to the future of commercial vehicles. Our apprentices are not only gaining expertise in networked vehicle systems but also in cutting-edge areas such as high-voltage battery technology.”

The apprenticeships offered reflect the company’s strategic focus on transformation, particularly in areas like electrification, digitalization, and automation. Roles such as “electronics technicians for automation technology” and “digitalization management specialists” are now integral to MAN’s training programs, equipping young professionals with the skills necessary to lead in the next era of mobility.

Training at MAN by the Numbers:

• Wittlich: 6 new trainees, 10 across all year groups
• Nuremberg: 40 new trainees, 3 dual students; total 115 trainees, 4 dual students
• Munich: 78 new trainees, 20 dual students; total 213 trainees, 56 dual students
• Salzgitter: 37 new trainees, 4 dual students; total 99 trainees, 11 dual students

In total, around 350 new apprentices have started their training in August and September, raising the number of apprentices across Germany to 985.

With these initiatives, MAN Truck & Bus is not only securing a skilled workforce but is also making a significant investment in the future of the automotive industry. As the company continues to innovate and adapt to new technologies, it remains committed to providing young professionals with the tools they need to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

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SOURCE: MAN Truck & Bus