In Germany, we are able to fill the majority of the junior specialist positions through our own training scheme. As a forwardlooking company, we are particularly interested in vocational training and ongoing qualification for young people. Therefore, the initial vocational training remains the basis for talent promotion in specialist areas; this applies to both industrial and commercial apprenticeships and companyrelated courses of study at the University of Cooperative Education (Berufsakademie). In addition to this, we provide attractive opportunities for internships both in Germany and abroad. The number of apprentices that we train often exceeds far beyond our company needs; this represents an important part of our responsibility to society and the community. Initial vocational training is now also becoming increasingly important at many foreign locations.

Expanding knowledge, challenging and encouraging employees

Management development worldwide
Our management trainees are systematically selected from our employee base in all regions of the world. On the basis of cooperative leadership, which is laid down in the MAHLE leadership model, we regularly ascertain the skills and potential of our employees. Successors for managerial positions are identified and their potential is systematically developed in all corporate divisions. This enables us to fill more and more managerial positions from within our own ranks and increase our appeal as an employer.

In order to fill the top management positions, we are also intensively promoting the organization of a Group-wide program for ongoing development of our existing middle management. The Group’s executives have discussed this topic, and many others, at the international executive meetings, in addition to dealing with the ongoing development of our corporate values and identity. The worldwide coalescence of our Group organization is showing clear signs of success, although we are determined not to rest on our laurels.