August 24, 2015 saw 26 new apprentices begin their training at Glashütte Original. At the company’s own „Alfred Helwig “ School of Watchmaking, twenty-two young people will learn the craft of watchmaking, and four will be trained as toolmakers. With the new arrivals the Saxon manufactory currently has 80 apprentices in training, which makes it the largest of the training institutes based in Glashütte. This is one of the ways in which Glashütte Original is preparing to meet growing demand for its exclusive timepieces.
The future watchmakers are about to begin an intensive three-year period of training; the apprentice toolmakers can expect to study for three and a half years. Along with their training at the watchmaking school, during their studies the students gain practical experience in selected production and assembly areas of the manufactory. The goal is to have the students become familiar with watchmaking traditions and gain hands-on experience with modern craft techniques and procedures as well.
Great value is also placed on education at an international level, which is further underscored by a cooperative agreement between the “Alfred Helwig” School of Watchmaking and the Swiss training program “WOSTEP” (Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Educational Program). This partnership allows apprentices who pass the WOSTEP final exam to receive, in addition to their German skilled worker certificate, the WOSTEP Diploma.
Glashütte Original will again be offering apprenticeships for the professions of watchmaker and toolmaker this coming year.
More detailed information : www.glashuette-original.com
The “Alfred Helwig” School of Watchmaking will be hosting an “open house” day on October 17, 2015: all interested persons are welcome. Additional opportunities to learn more about the watchmaking school include the 22nd Education Action Day at the International Chamber of Commerce Dresden on 26 September 2015 and the “Career Startup 2016” Education Fair set for 22-24 January 2016 at the Dresden Fair.
