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Volkswagen needs prepared workforce for the future
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale 04/22/2016

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4. 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

5. From Trainee to Top Expert
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From Top 100 to x Experts
VW Philosophy: Continuously prepare employees for the future

6. 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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7. 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

8. Dual Training System
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30 % Theory 70% Hands-on
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9. 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

10. 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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11. 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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12. Industry 4.0
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