Dual education allows pupils enrolled in a state vocational school to develop their practical knowledge in the real work environment offered by companies, to be acquainted with the work environment directly in the company that needs the pupil’s skills.
The dual school at Star Transmission and Star Assembly is a significant part of the development strategy to ensure the next generation of talents of the two companies. Dual vocational training offers the possibility of developing skills of the younger generations, giving them the chance and, at the same time, the necessary means of training to become good professionals.
The companies’ involvement in the dual school dates back in 2013, when we joined the first dual school in the county – Alba German Vocational School, located in a building of the Technical College “Alexandru Domșa”, providing a first training as electromechanic for industrial equipment and installations; later, the curricula extended with CNC operator. In 2019, we started our collaboration with the Technical College “Ion D. Lăzărescu” Cugir, offering the same two specializations, and from 2021, Sebeș Technological High School, where we introduced a new qualification of subassembly fitter for automatic assembly lines.
Star Transmission & Star Assembly host professional training facilities in both locations, Sebeș and Cugir, providing the best conditions for practice and learning, with classrooms and modern equipment (electromechanical stand, pneumatic and hydraulic stand, numerically controlled machine tools). Here, by performing practical work under the guidance and supervision of specialists in the field, pupils lay the foundation in the trades of electromechanic, CNC operator and subassembly fitter for automatic lines.
“With our vocational training and localization efforts, we underline our social responsibility and dedication to contribute to the development of the automotive industry. We are proud to provide this opportunity, which translates into growth perspectives and qualification of the local workforce. Under our guidance, the pupils have the opportunity to discover the work behind Mercedes-Benz, have direct access to technology and train with professionals.”, says Gheorghe Achim, general manager Star Transmission.
A significant share of the internship period of the electromechanics is carried out within the Maintenance department, while CNC operators and subassemblies fitters conduct their practice directly in the production lines, in order to accommodate with the conditions and requirements of their future job.
Star Transmission and Star Assembly currently support 270 students of the dual school, throughout the 3-year program. The program can be accessed by eighth-grade graduates, and the share of practical and theoretical training hours in each year of study is detailed below.
(Below are the ratios, not translated to English):
• Anul I de studiu: 20% practică – 80% teorie
• Anul II de studiu: 74% practică – 26% teorie
• Anul III de studiu: 75% practică – 25% teorie
Why sign up:
• Discover from an early age what it means to work in a company within the automotive industry;
• Priority to hiring after graduation;
• Focus on the practical component;
• Monthly scholarship of 400 RON (200 from the company, 200 from the state);
• Transport and lunch insurance throughout the practice period;
• Employment priority after graduation;
• Diploma of studies recognized in the EU;
• The possibility to continue high school studies, in order to obtain the baccalaureate diploma.
For the school year 2022-2023, we offer a number of 75 places, as follows:
•German Vocational School Alba Iulia – 25 places, electromechanic for industrial machinery and installations;
•Technical College “Ion D. Lăzărescu” Cugir – 25 places, CNC operator;
•Sebeș Technological High School – 25 seats, subassemblies fitter.
(Below are the enrollment dates, not translated to English):
4-8 iulie: Etapa I de admitere în învățământul dual.
8 iulie: Afișarea listei candidaților înscriși la învățământul dual.
26-28 iulie: Etapa II de admitere în învățământul dual.
28 iulie: Afișarea listei candidaților înscriși la învațământul dual.
“With our vocational training strategy, we are already involving our youngest colleagues, highlighting the contribution of each to our joint success. We support our strategic orientation by preparing professionals of the future and qualifying them adequately. We train based on company needs and qualify our pupils according to operational requirements. Upon graduation, they have priority into applying for the job that they prepared for.”, says Frank Streicher, general manager Star Assembly.