Graduate from Volkswagen Bachelor Program Transitions into Manufacturing Sector
Volkswagen Plans to Employ Multiple Hundreds of Post-Graduate Dual Students in Production, Temporarily. The firm confirmed this in response to an inquiry, stating that "dual students from the classes of 2025 and 2026 will be permanently hired after their training, even during these challenging times." Rumor has it that they were informed within the last week about this.
Moreover, it was shared with staff members that they'd initially have to work for one to two years in production, post-graduation, before securing a job in the administrative sector. VW explained that this approach aligns with the works council's plan to reduce indirect area personnel costs by 20% by 2026 by offering positions in administration to those who've spent a year on the assembly line.
There are alternatives for students who aren't keen on assembly line work: They could opt for a Master's degree and be guaranteed reinstatement, the company shared. Additionally, those who've invested in their training at VW won't need to repay it. And, anyone who works for a year in production can apply for an administrative position.
However, the works council expressed strong dissatisfaction with the internal communication of the matter to the 430 affected individuals, claiming that the message arrived during an exam period and that VW took credit for the works council's negotiation victories. "This email should never have been sent. We're astounded it happened," a works council spokesperson expressed. The matter is currently under review.
An article in "Spiegel" magazine suggests that new hires in production at Volkswagen start with a gross salary around 4,000 euros per month, while Bachelor graduates in administration typically earn closer to 5,300 euros.
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After completing the Volkswagen Bachelor Program, graduates transition into the manufacturing sector, potentially working in Volkswagen's production lines for a year before moving to the administrative sector. As a leading car manufacturer in the car industry, Volkswagen plans to employ multiple hundreds of post-graduate dual students temporarily, with the intention of permanently hiring them after their training.
