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What is different here compared to other apprenticeships in your country?

Compared to other apprenticeships, as a prospective industrial clerk I get to know all the departments of the compa-ny during my apprenticeship, which makes it easier to recognize the interaction of individual areas and to better un-derstand links within the company. Moreover, this gives me several options as to which department I would like to specialize in at the end of my training.

Do you think that Bühler is a good starting point for your professional career, and if so, why?

I am sure that Bühler is a good starting point for a professional career, because even as a trainee, you are given a lot of support here, on the one hand through training courses and advanced training, and on the other hand also through the employees who integrate you into their tasks and enable you not only to learn the theory of various processes, but also to participate in real business life as part of the big picture. In addition, personal further education, such as studies, is supported.

What is your professional goal?

In the next few years, I would first like to successfully complete my apprenticeship, possibly follow this up with a de-gree in business administration or business psychology, and then hopefully find a permanent position here at Bühler.

What is different from other possible apprenticeships in your country?

The values of the company and how we work together. Because we have a good working environment, we learn a lot and have a higher productivity. In addition, the program is very practice-oriented and is closely supervised by my direct supervisor.

Do you think that Bühler offers you a good basis for your professional career, and if so, why?

Thanks to the Don Bosco Training Center, I had the opportunity to be introduced to a great professional environment at Bühler. This allows me to develop professionally because I learn many things that I did not know before and that will be very important in any job that I have in the future. 

What is your professional goal?

My goal is to find a job where I feel fulfilled. It is important to me that I don't see my work as a duty, but as something I enjoy doing and that I enjoy. I would like to make my personal contribution to contributing to a better world in a truly "innovative" way.

What do you like about your apprenticeship?

There's a multitude of things I like about the apprenticeship. The number one concept I loved about apprenticeship is you learn to be a jack of all trades; not only do you learn how to weld but you also learn how to function and every department. My second favorite part of the apprenticeship is my peers, not only the other apprentices who have become some of my best friends but my coworkers who use their knowledge to teach me and help me grow as an apprentice. Lastly and most importantly is education factor of the apprenticeship. The fact that not only do I have the honor of learning from the amazing people we have at the company, but I also get to go to school and get my degree in mechanical engineering.

What is different regarding other possible vocational trainings in your country?

The apprenticeship ushers in a unique blend of schooling, practical application, and well-rounded education that you will not find in any other types of vocational training in my country.

Do you think Bühler gives you a good basis for your professional career and if yes why?

I think Bühler gives a great basis on any professional career as an apprentice, not only do you get the well-rounded education and the 4 years of experience as an apprentice you get a college degree in mechanical engineering and a full-time job upon graduating the program. The well-rounded training would prepare you for any position in the company. I could not think of a better way to start off a career.

What’s your professional goal?

My professional goal is to become the CEO of a company.

What do you like about your apprenticeship?

The professional environment and the number of new skills I have and will have acquired. I have been learning con-sistently throughout the apprenticeship so far, and that excites me. I like that my instructor Patrick teaches with pas-sion and teaches with great explanation.

What is different regarding other possible vocational trainings in your country?

Those other vocational trainings may not hold their employees to the same standard as Bühler does. Bühler is a great company that really demonstrates a 5s method which is highly professional of the company to do. This apprentice-ship is different because we are taught with Swiss standards that stand out from other vocational trainings.

Do you think Bühler gives you a good basis for your professional career and if yes why?

Yes, because it will help teach me professionalism, quality work, and electro-mechanical skills to prepare me for my professional career.

What’s your professional goal/dream?

My professional goal is to become a lead Mechanical Engineer.

What is different regarding other possible vocational trainings in your country?

The difference lies in the multiskilling approach and in the fact that we can gain experience in a real working environment. In addition, the opportunity to work at Bühler after completing the apprenticeship.

Do you think Bühler gives you a good basis for your professional career and if yes why?

Yes. The training supports us in executing our tasks easily. The colleagues are friendly and supportive. Bühler provides learning opportunities and recognizes the talents. So, I feel Bühler provides a good basis for my pro-fessional career.

What’s your professional goal?

My goal is to become a head of manufacturing - either in Bühler or anywhere.

What is different regarding other possible vocational trainings in your country?

We have 21 different SETAS in our country and the rules and regulations are different. We as apprentices in the metal and engineering fall under MERSETA and it is run by the Government. The SETA’S are the Sector Education and Training Authority of South Africa.

Do you think Bühler gives you a good basis for your professional career and if yes why?

Yes, because I get to work alongside Professional Welders and that’s where I gain a lot of knowledge and my mentor makes sure that we get to practice and also study, and he is always there to help and support.

What’s your professional goal?

My professional goal is to become a Mechanical Engineer.