ArcelorMittal Poland, the largest producer of steel and coke in Poland, has taken patronage over the electricians' class at the Electrical School Complex No. 2 in Krakow and at the Technical Scientific Works in Dąbrowa Górnicza. As part of the cooperation, the company will provide students with mentoring support and preparation for work. The school, on the other hand, will gain a transfer of knowledge from practitioners and funding in the amount of PLN 60,000 to equip the workshops.
An electrician is currently among the so-called "shortage professions" in Poland. According to the Occupational Barometer published by the Provincial Labour Office in Krakow, a clear shortage of candidates in this profession is forecast in almost every province. In order to meet the needs of the market, ArcelorMittal Poland will be involved in teaching young people at school from this school year (2024/2025). In Dąbrowa Technical Scientific Works, the company takes patronage of two classes with an electrical technician profile – the third and fourth, and in the Electrical School Complex No. 3 in Krakow it will be the third class.
- We know how valuable practical knowledge is and we want to pass it on to young people, while popularizing this profession. Electricians have a future ahead of them, which can be seen in the huge demand for work in this area. We will show young people that it is worth learning this craft, because it means secure employment and an interesting profession ," explains Karolina Muza-Adamiec, People & Culture manager at ArcelorMittal Poland.
Internships, scholarships, new equipment
As part of the cooperation, the largest metallurgical company in Poland offers the transfer of knowledge from practitioners who will participate in classes - at guest lectures. In addition, students will undergo internships at metallurgical plants to learn about the industrial environment and see what the work of local electricians looks like on a daily basis. They will be under the care of experienced mentors to make the most of their time during the internship. To further motivate future electricians, ArcelorMittal Poland will fund scholarships for good academic results and award financial prizes for commitment during internships.
“The cooperation of our school with ArcelorMittal Poland is a great opportunity to introduce students and teachers of our school to the world of innovation. Through this partnership, we open up new opportunities for young people to develop and pursue a career. The school tries to implement the idea of learning through practice in the Polish education system and engages entrepreneurs in the process of career counseling and counseling. Together with ArcelorMittal Poland, we have developed solutions to actively involve the company in the process of high-quality vocational education" emphasizes Joanna Porębska, Director of the Technical Scientific Works in Dąbrowa Górnicza.
"The involvement of ArcelorMittal Poland opens up new opportunities for our students. Thanks to this cooperation, young people will be able to see from the inside how modern industry works, which can be an inspiring experience for them and an incentive for further development. I believe that thanks to this commitment, young people will gain new perspectives, which may have an impact on their future careers. It is extremely important that as a technical school we can offer young people the opportunity to gain practical skills and knowledge also directly from industry experts" adds Krzysztof Oliwa, director of the Electrical School Complex No. 2 in Krakow.
The schools in Krakow and Dąbrowa Górnicza will receive PLN 60,000 from ArcelorMittal Poland to equip and modernize the workshop room for students of the electrical profile. The new equipment and ergonomic workstations are to provide them with comfortable learning conditions.
