Young talents and education
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Nationwide Initiatives
As a key industry, mechanical and plant engineering in North Rhine-Westphalia needs highly qualified employees who can identify and exploit opportunities for innovation even in a turbulent environment. We are looking for the best minds and talents who can implement and shape innovations on their own responsibility.
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Regional Activities
There are many activities organised by ProduktionNRW’s network partners throughout North Rhine-Westphalia. These activities aim at young people such as pupils, students, teachers and companies.
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Links Study & Education
These useful links about studies, education and trainings give you a short overview of the topic.
News Young talents and education
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Securing skilled workers through continuing vocational training
The shortage of skilled workers is becoming increasingly urgent. In-company further training and qualification of the company’s own workforce can be decisive building blocks in keeping a company competitive.
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Salaries in mechanical and plant engineering
Salaries continue to play a central role in personnel development – the new VDMA Salary Study 2023/2024 presents salaries in 160 positions tailored to the mechanical engineering sector.
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New approaches to recruiting young talent
The shortage of skilled workers, increasing innovative strength and passing on know-how and tradition are just some of the reasons why new approaches to recruiting young trainees are necessary.