Girls’ Day at Bausch+Ströbel

Boys are rough and uncommunicative. This makes it difficult to inspire them to take up caring careers. Girls, on the other hand, are technically challenged and sensitive, making them unsuitable as engineers and joiners. So much for the usual preconceptions.
 
For several years now, therefore, there has been a nationwide drive in Germany to introduce young girls to careers outside traditional female occupations. Ever since 2008, Bausch+Ströbel has been participating in the nationwide career orientation program for girls, which this year took place on 27 April.
 
No fewer than five girls were welcomed into the company on this day. After an introductory talk, the girls demonstrated their technical knowledge and skills in the mechanical training workshop, where they fabricated a workpiece, and in the machine assembly shop. They were looked after by both specialist staff who have completed their training at Bausch+Ströbel and by trainees. This gave them plenty of opportunity to ask questions about the career and training opportunities at Bausch+Ströbel.
 
Bausch+Ströbel is happy to take part in this initiative. It has advantages, both for girls and for the company. "We welcome girls to apply for technical apprenticeships as well," said Robert Strecker, head of mechanical training.
Mara Kappes, organizer of the Girls’ Day at Bausch+Ströbel, added: "For us as a company, Girls' Day is an opportunity to reach out to talented young girls who may have only known typical 'women's jobs' in the past and get them excited about a technical career."