Electric Friday 2026 ⚡
Apprenticeship and career

Electric Friday 2026 ⚡

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Ambient Friday 3 April 2026 It was time again: The Electric Friday The program was on at our headquarters in Melk. For our apprentices, this meant a varied day with different stations, new insights and plenty of space for questions, ideas and exchange.

After a joint welcome, we went to the different stations in groups. Each station offered practical knowledge, important impulses for everyday work and topics that are also relevant beyond the job.

🧰 Station 1 – Tool Control

In the case of Tool control It was all about order, completeness and the correct use of tools. Together with our warehouse manager Bernd Eßbüchl We took a close look at our apprentices' toolboxes and not only checked them, but also explained why careful tool care is so important in everyday work.

🌱 Station 2 – Sustainability

At this station the subject was Sustainability Our environmental manager. Bernadette Pachschwöll worked with the apprentices on three main areas:

  • raising awareness about sustainability in everyday work
  • Proper waste separation
  • Collection of ideas for more sustainability in the company

The open exchange was particularly valuable: The apprentices brought in many of their own suggestions and showed that sustainable thinking is nothing new for them.

Station 3 – Knowledge Management

How to find important information quickly? Where is knowledge gathered and shared? That's what the station was all about. Knowledge management with our apprenticeship officer Alina Haberl .

The focus here was on our intranet, the learning platform wîse up and the possibilities in the training workshop. The apprentices got a good overview of which tools they support in everyday work and how important it is to actively use and pass on knowledge.

Station 4 – Body Analysis & Health

At two stations the Own health at the centre:

In the case of Body Analysis with Michaela Mach The apprentices gained exciting insights into their body and physical condition.

In addition to this, " "Food and Health" with Harald Mach about healthy nutrition, energy in everyday life and simple tips that can be implemented well in professional life.

🍕 The crowning conclusion? Pizza, of course!

After so many impressions, one thing should not be missing: In the end, there was again Pizza for everyone During the meal together there was time to breathe, exchange and laugh – a successful start to the well-deserved Easter weekend.

“At Gottwald, we attach particular importance to actively involving our apprentices in the design of their education. Their opinions, wishes and feedback help us to constantly develop our education and keep it at a high level. Because only those who listen can train better!” – Alina Haberl, Apprentice Officer

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