Girls' & Boys' Day 2023

Dortmund/Lippstadt. For this year's "Girls' & Boys' Day," 17 adolescents aged between twelve and 15 dared to take a look behind the scenes at thyssenkrupp rothe erde. After the mandatory safety briefing, they went straight to the training workshop, which was put into operation just last year, where the girls were supervised by apprentices from different training years: "Through the guidance of our own apprentices, the girls get a realistic picture of the work and can better decide if this field might be an option for them," explained HR representative Kerstin Schulte. "In addition, the exchange among young people is typically easier and more direct, and they ask questions that the girls might not ask an 'old hand.'" In the training workshop, the girls were able to learn and independently carry out various processing steps such as sawing, filing, and drilling while experiencing the professions of industrial and machining mechanics up close.

Following the hands-on activities, a factory tour was also conducted, allowing them to gain insights into possible workplaces after completing their training.

thyssenkrupp rothe erde has been participating in "Girls' & Boys' Day" for years, and for a good reason: "We are pleased that we have the opportunity to present our training to girls in an informal atmosphere on such a day," explained Training Director Andreas Deutsch. "This way, we have the chance to dispel any reservations and fears." For him, one thing is clear: "There is absolutely no reason why girls should not pursue vocational training in our industrial sector – they do the job at least as well as the boys!" Andreas Deutsch speaks from experience, as young girls have consistently found their way to thyssenkrupp rothe erde through internships or events like "Girls' Day" in the past. With the start of the upcoming training year in the fall, for example, two young girls will begin their training here.