Example 1
Some years ago, 36 companies including Bosch launched the “Wir zusammen” (together) project. Today, the initiative counts more than 200 members. The companies aim to make it easier for refugees to enter the German labour market, gain access to occupational training, and become full members of society. The program offers internships, apprenticeships, and other qualification programs such as language lessons. The “Wir zusammen” initiative lists the integration projects of its members in an online platform. In so doing, it acknowledges the commitment of participating companies, while at the same time showing positive examples that can motivate other companies to take part.
Learn more about this initiative: https://www.bosch.de/en/news-and-stories/integrating-refugees/, or take a look at the research study about opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurial engagement in the integration of refugees: https://www.wir-zusammen.de/files/content/Studie-Fluechtlinge-erfolgreich-integrieren.pdf
Example 2
Siemens, a leading global engineering and technology company located in Munich, Germany, has a robust apprenticeship programme designed to support individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds and provide them with opportunities to build careers in engineering, manufacturing and technology.
Visit the company´s website and learn more about this apprenticeship programme: https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/jobs/growth-careers/siemens-professional-education.html
