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like to find out
more?
Then visit www.siemens.com
If you are interested in applying for a place
on our Appreticeship Scheme, please go to
www.siemens.de/ausbildung
If you have questions, please contact:
NWE (Denmark, Ireland, Poland, UK,
FinBaltics) to:
[email protected]
CEE (Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia) to:
[email protected]
SWE (Belgium, Spain, France, Greece,
Portugal) to:
[email protected]
Siemens Technical Education for Europeans
– Apprenticeship Scheme
Program starting :
August 1st, 2012
Don’t just take our word for
Jérémy Marpaux
Apprentice @ Siemens France
Karina Anders,
Apprentice @ Siemens Austria
What our apprentices have to say
It may seem daunting to start your career abroad, but you can rest assured that the
other apprentices who join the scheme are in the same position.
This is what some of our current apprentices have to say:
Jérémy Marpaux
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Your Future Starts Here
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Karina Anders
Why join Siemens?
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What is an Apprentice?
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Your apprenticeship at Siemens
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Benefits you will enjoy
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Our Apprenticeship Scheme
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What our Apprentices have to say
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Our Apprenticeship Scheme
What is an
Apprentice?
Apprenticeship in Mechatronics…
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operate in a broad field that varies from installation of assembly lines, to repairs of
production machines to programming of control systems
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work on the installation and maintenance of complex machines, facilities and
systems in the construction and machine assembly industry
Apprenticeship in Electrical/Electronic Engineering…
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are deployed in the fields of electrical power supply- and Communication &
Information technology as well as in lighting technology
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work on the installation and maintenance of complex production lines (e.g. in the
paper industry or in the production of investment goods), the manufacturing of
control gears or electrical power supply
An apprenticeship at Siemens is a
formalized career training program that
offers a combination of structured onthe-job training and related technical
instruction to our employees to train
them in an occupation that demands a
high level of skill. The scheme plays a key
role in your success, since it connects
your learning directly to the world of
work. It’s about learning, working and
building a career together.
The training standards are industry-driven
and can open up many avenues in the
world of manufacturing and engineering.
We currently recruit Craft and Technical
Apprentices. Craft Apprentices usually
work within Manufacturing and would go
on to undertake roles as fitters, turners
and machinists, whilst Technical
Apprentices would usually be destined for
roles in Manufacturing or Design
Engineering. As a Company, we
wholeheartedly support our Apprentices
and the training programs they
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undertake.
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Your apprenticeship at
Siemens
Our apprenticeship training program is based in Berlin and runs for 3.5 years,
starting 1st of August 2012 with an integration program that includes
German lessons.
Apprenticeships in
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Mechatronics
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Placements during
training
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Assignment sectors: Industry, Energy, Infrastructure & Cities
Location: Berlin
Training on the job
Assignment after
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On the job trainings from 11 weeks up to 29 weeks p.a. in the
Industry, Energy, Infrastructure & Cities plants in Berlin
Thereof possible 4 weeks in the home country
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Assignment in the home country
Mentorship program in the home country during the apprenticeship
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Target group of
participants
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Candidates with willingness to learn German
High school graduates
University students who wish to take a change in direction
University graduates
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IHK (Chamber of commerce) exam in German only
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As soon as you join, you will also be taking home a decent “earn
while you learn” salary, which has the potential to grow as you
gain more experience. In year one you will earn 785 € per month,
rising to 921 € per month in year four (as per current bargaining
agreement).
30 days’ holiday
Accomodation in Berlin
Integration Assistance (e.g. IHK registration, bank-account etc. )
1-2 paid home flights during apprenticeship
German and English lessons throughout the program
…and much more
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Benefits you will enjoy
Training:
We are fully committed to providing
the best training for our
Apprentices and you’ll benefit every
day. Over the course of your
apprenticeship, you will be learning
a great deal both at the training
centre and on the job. You will also
be assigned a personal mentor to
guide you through the relevant
stages, providing continual support.
Over time, you will take on more
responsibility and accountability as
your skills, knowledge and expertise
increase. The benefits and
advantages are outstanding – yes,
you learn an occupation, but you
also learn craftsmanship and the
importance of doing things right first
time.
Mentoring:
We will assign you a mentor in your home
country who will
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Support your development by increasing
exposure and supporting personal
development
Provide constructive feedback on a
quarterly basis
Encourage you to break new grounds to
approach business situations
Share his/her own experiences/stories
including mistakes
Refer you to other colleagues
Further development:
If you have got what it takes, Siemens can offer
you the opportunity to develop your career
further. Siemens Professional Education (SPE)
offers part time and distance learning
opportunities
Depending on Cluster / Country, Siemens offers a
variety of professional programs to develop your
career further.
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Why join Siemens?
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a
global powerhouse in electronics and
electrical engineering, operating in
the fields of industry, energy and
healthcare as well as providing
infrastructure solutions, primarily for
cities and metropolitan areas. For
over 160 years, Siemens has stood
for technological excellence,
innovation, quality, reliability and
internationality. The company is the
world's largest provider of
environmental technologies. Around
40 percent of its total revenue stems
from green products and solutions.
In fiscal 2011, which ended on
September 30, 2011, revenue from
continuing operations totaled €73.5
billion and net income from
continuing operations €7.0 billion.
At the end of September 2011,
Siemens had around 360,000
employees worldwide on the basis of
continuing operations.
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We are a fully integrated technology
company actively operating in more
than 190 countries. We’re the global
market leader in many fields,
offering a wide range of pioneering
products for energy efficiency,
industrial productivity, affordable
healthcare and intelligent
infrastructure, with a growing focus
on sustainability. Our environmental
portfolio is already the most
comprehensive in the world.
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Apprenticeships can lead to
exciting careers
Carl Ennis started his career as a technical apprentice in 1988.
After his apprenticeship, Carl was promoted to Design Engineer, then Chief
Engineer and became a senior manager in Siemens Transmission & Distribution in
2004.
His next career move took him to Energy Service Fossil where he became Divisional
Director in 2007.
Aged 43, Carl has just been promoted again, and will head of to China to lead
Siemens’ Energy Service Division in the Asia-Pacific region from December 2011
onwards.
Carl’s story is not unique - a
number of senior managers @
Siemens have started their
careers as Apprentices or on
Scholarship programmes.
Your Future Starts Here
Are you still at school, college or university, but thinking about what to do with your future?
Would you like to earn straight after leaving education and want an excellent job with brilliant
career prospects? Do you have the motivation and commitment to work and study whilst getting
paid and achieve qualifications along the way? With Siemens, you can have your cake and eat it.
Siemens offers a full range of opportunities supported by development programs specifically
tailored to suit the needs of everyone, from school leavers through graduates. All of our
development programs lead to nationally recognized qualifications. If you are looking for a
rewarding and challenging career, this is the industry for you.
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