Siemens Launches 2024 Training Year with Emphasis on Future Skills and Democratic Values

Siemens Launches 2024 Training Year with Emphasis on Future Skills and Democratic Values

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has launched its 2024 training program for over 1,700 apprentices and university students in Germany, with a strong focus on developing both technological skills and an understanding of democratic values. The program includes hands-on training in areas like digitalization and AI, along with a new initiative called Xplore, which promotes discussions on social responsibility and democracy. Siemens is also investing in innovative tools like the SIEYA App, a web application designed to engage young people in technology through gamification. The company continues to be a major player in vocational training, with significant investments in education and partnerships with organizations like Amazon Web Services.

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 29-Aug-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens is welcoming over 1,700 apprentices and university students in Germany to its 2024 training programs, marking an increase from the previous year. This year’s curriculum places a strong emphasis not only on technological advancements and digitalization but also on fostering essential decision-making skills and a deep understanding of democratic values. The program is designed to equip the next generation of professionals with the tools needed to navigate and lead in an increasingly digital and complex world.

Judith Wiese, Chief People and Sustainability Officer at Siemens, emphasized the dual focus of the program: “Our trainees are the future of Siemens and of Germany as a leading industrial hub. We’re committed to developing not only their technical expertise but also their capacity as responsible and engaged citizens.” She highlighted the importance of equipping young professionals with skills like critical thinking, adaptability, and an openness to new technologies to ensure their long-term employability and resilience.

The training program at Siemens includes hands-on experience and education in areas such as electrification, automation, digitalization, the internet of things, and artificial intelligence. Additionally, a new initiative, Xplore, has been introduced to promote discussions around democratic values and social responsibility. This program includes events like Democracy Day, organized in collaboration with the Association of German Educational Associations, as well as social media competitions and projects focused on diversity, teamwork, and tolerance.

Siemens continues to invest heavily in training and development, with around 4,350 apprentices and students currently enrolled in its programs across 17 training centers in Germany. The company also collaborates with partners like Amazon Web Services (AWS) to address the future need for skilled professionals in various sectors.

To further support career orientation and talent acquisition, Siemens has introduced the SIEYA App, an innovative web application that uses gamification to engage young people in technology and innovation. The app offers interactive experiences, including 3D tours of Siemens training centers, technology-related mini-games, and educational nuggets on health.

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company, Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare.

In fiscal 2023, which ended on September 30, 2023, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €74.9 billion and net income of €8.5 billion. As of September 30, 2023, the company employed around 305,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations.

Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.

Media Contacts:

Sabine Kahrweg
Siemens AG
+49 162 7648908
sabine.kahrweg@siemens.com

Konstanze Somborn
Siemens AG
+49 173 8947354
konstanze.somborn@siemens.com

SOURCE: Siemens AG