DEUTZ has been recognized as a ‘Training provider committed to integration’ by the University of Konstanz. We have been part of its ‘Integration@Work: skills shortage & integration of apprentices in the workplace’ research project since 2022. As part of the project, regular surveys are conducted among selected apprentices over the three years of their apprenticeship. Participation is voluntary. The researchers hope to understand when integration in the workplace – and thus the apprenticeship – is successful, and what obstacles there are, particularly for apprentices who are recent immigrants.

Happily, apprenticeship drop-out rates at DEUTZ are generally well below average. The vast majority of people who decide on an apprenticeship at DEUTZ remain loyal to us, many even stay for several decades. Nevertheless, we are always looking at ways to improve, which is why we are delighted to be part of the research project.