Pilsen (7thNovember, 2023) – Doosan Škoda Power deepens collaboration in education and training with secondary vocational schools and the Pilsen Region the Vocational Training Centre for students in selected fields of vocational training was inaugurated today on Doosan Škoda Power’s production site. The Centre will also serve for testing the professional skills of potential job applicants.
“The continued success and development of our company depends entirely on the skills and abilities of our employees, including future ones. We therefore greatly value our collaboration with technical secondary schools,” says Sukjoo Kang, CEO of the company.
The Vocational Training Centre started its pilot operation this school year. 14 selected students from the Secondary School of Mechanical Engineering of Professor Švejcar, primarily those studying to become mechanical engineers, metalworkers, machine and equipment technicians or mechanical adjusters, are now attending the Vocational Training Centre. The training takes place under the guidance of two instructors who are experienced Doosan Škoda Power employees.
The Vocational Training Centre’s equipment includes e.g. an EMCO five-axis vertical milling centre, EMCO CNC turning centre, TOS FGV32 milling machine, TOS spindle lathe and TOS grinding machine. The classroom has been adapted to accommodate instruction of theory.
“During the practical training component, students are familiarized with the entire production process, the company’s background and specific opportunities for further employment in the field. We are able to offer Technical Training Centre graduates work on contracts in dozens of countries around the world,” states Richard Kabuď, MBA, Human Resources Director at Doosan Škoda Power.
“Doosan Škoda Power pays students enrolled in the Vocational Training Centre benefits, including a food allowance, transport costs and accommodation. Students can also join the Doosan Career Junior Scholarship programme,” adds Lenka Pavlíčková, coordinator of the Vocational Training Centre.
In addition, Doosan Škoda Power’s experts are directly involved in teaching in schools. Like many other fields, the world of engineering is constantly developing, which makes it essential to update school curricula in line with current innovations in the world of technology.
More information about the Technical Training Centre is available at
https://doosanskoda.jobs.cz/centrum-odborneho-vycviku.
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ABOUT DOOSAN ŠKODA POWER
Doosan Škoda Power is part of a strong group of companies united under the Doosan Group, which supplies leading technologies and services of the highest quality and value to customers all over the world.
Doosan Škoda Power is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of power plant machinery, especially steam turbine/generator sets with outputs between 3 and 1,200 MW. The company has extensive experience and references from applications for steam-driven and fossil-fuel fired power plants, CHPs, nuclear and solar power plants (CSPs), biomass incinerators, etc. The company also offers services including overhaul and replacement of worn components, a long-term warranty service, and retrofit and modernization of steam turbines manufactured by the company or third parties. Its annual R&D investments allow for development of high-quality products meeting specific customer requirements.
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