European companies are increasingly confronted with a shortage of skilled workers. In order to be able to cover the demand for qualified specialist personnel from its own resources, weba Werkzeugbau has been training its own apprentices in metal technology as toolmaking technicians in the dual training system for more than 20 years. For some years now, weba has been expanding its range of apprenticeships. In addition to training as a toolmaking technician, weba also offers tailor-made training programs for apprentices as machining technicians, design engineers and office clerks.
State-of-the-art training workshop and international employment opportunities: an insight into training at weba
At apprenticeship fairs and presentation days in schools, weba tries to get young people interested in technology by presenting the apprenticeships on offer and demonstrating the daily tasks involved. The international opportunities with worldwide assembly assignments and the possibility of completing the apprenticeship with a school-leaving certificate are an additional incentive for many young people to choose the attractive and future-oriented career path at weba.
The in-house training workshop, combined with state-of-the-art machinery and the opportunity to work on projects side by side with experienced colleagues, provides a solid basis for optimal professional and personal training and development for young people.
The additionally recommended courses and seminars round off the training spectrum perfectly and guarantee the best possible next generation of qualified specialists in toolmaking and machining technology.
A special highlight was the honouring of our apprentice by the Governor Dr. Josef Pühringer in the “Stone Hall” of the Linz Landhaus. This award for the excellent final apprenticeship examination underlines the high quality of apprenticeship training at weba and the outstanding performance of our apprentices.
Apprenticeship training at weba offers young people very good prospects for successful professional development with long-term future prospects. Around 80 to 90 % of apprentices complete their training with good or excellent results and remain with the company in the long term after completing their apprenticeship.
Investing in the training of young people is an investment in the future. weba relies on sound and practical training in order to be optimally equipped in the coming years and to continue to develop innovative and high-quality tools for the automotive industry.
About weba Werkzeugbau
Since its foundation in 1982, weba Werkzeugbau has established itself as a leading specialist in the manufacture of tools for hot forming and forming technology. weba has two locations in Europe: the headquarters and development center in Steyr, Austria, which specializes in cold forming tools, and the location in Olomouc, Czech Republic, which manufactures tools for hot forming. With over 300 qualified and dedicated employees, weba combines state-of-the-art technology with in-depth expertise to offer its customers customized and innovative solutions.
