Ten ninth graders from Kassel start new professional project in Bettenhausen

Ten ninth graders from Kassel start new professional project in Bettenhausen

In a promising step to improve professional orientation and to combat the shortage of skilled workers in Northern Hesse, ten ninth graders from Kassel took part in the pilot project "Schule-Plus". This initiative, which is carried out in cooperation with Schmidtsche Schack Arvos in Bettenhausen, enables the students to spend two hours in a company every Monday and thus gain practical insights into different apprenticeships. hna reports that are students of the Heinrich-Schütz-Schule and the Johann-Hinrich-Wichern Realschule.

The initiative is a joint project by the School Industry North Hesse network and the Hessenmetall North Hesse employers' association, which aims to prepare students sustainably for training positions. It should be emphasized that three companies are involved in the first phase of the project: Schmidtsche Schack Arvos, Alstom and Rheinmetall. These companies offer valuable experiences and perspectives for the students who participate.

destinations and philosophy of "Schule-Plus"

The main goal of "Schule-Plus" is to combat the trainee deficiency and to prepare students for the requirements of the labor market at an early stage. Schoolwirtschaft Osthessen emphasizes that the initiative can achieve the best results through unannounced surprises and the first commitment of the students. The pilot phase of the project is supported by training manager Andreas Kühne and HR manager Ahinora Popova-Cecco, who offer the students a practical training.

in North Hesse there were a total of 100 apprenticeships in the 2023/24 training year, but only 89 applicants. This shows the urgently needed need for action to close the gap between training positions and applicants. The BMBF points out that many young people often ask themselves at the end of their school days, which profession is the right one. The timely and systematic professional orientation could be crucial here.

The training landscape in North Hesse

The "Schule-Plus" project currently only exists in North Hesse and Middle Hesse, whereby the Johann Textor School in Haiger is a pioneer. The philosophy of the initiative is based on voluntariness and self -interest, so that pupils who take part in the project have the opportunity to choose from a number of local companies that work with the schools. This strategy aims to create a sustainable connection between educational institutions and the economy.

The positive experiences of the students who are already interested in training as a plant mechanic show that the project actually arouses and strengthens interest in training occupations. "Schule-Plus" describes itself as a regular and long-term internship model that is practiced once a week for at least two school hours in recognized training companies for two years. This not only offers the students valuable insights, but also the opportunity to test their skills in real work environments.

The commitment of all participants promises an innovative and effective solution for the training market in the region, which could also be important beyond the borders of northern Hesse.