1. Training plus s tudies Twice as good a future!

2. Competition for talents (1) Data and facts of the labor market The number of graduates from universities and technical colleges is declining altogether. The number of students, in particular in technical subjects of the future, is not sufficient for meeting the overall economic demand:  there will be a shortage in young talented staff. The share of the working population will drop considerably in the next ten years. At the same time, the need for university graduates and the demands to be satisfied by future managers will be rising. Job advertisements are no longer sufficient when it comes to attracting junior staff:  unusual and orginal recruitment initiatives by companies are required.

3. Competition for talents (2) The situation in the RWE Group and possibilities to attract and keep young talented engineers A large share of the graduates from technical universities and colleges are recruited by Siemens. Only very few of the graduates applying for trainee jobs at RWE are engineers. Contrary to the number of students in engineering courses, the demand for engineers continues to grow altogether. Problem: Already at the beginning of the main course of studies, other companies conclude "preliminary agreements" with students. Solution approach at RWE Net: Training plus Studies

4. Graduates and vacancies in electrical engineering 14 000 12 000 10 000 8 000 6 000 4 000 2 000 16 000 0 1994199619971995199819992000200220032001200419932005 Year Number Technical college University Vacancies Source: VDI ?

5. How will we meet the demand? Offer to especially qualified and motivated apprentices to do a graduate course at a technical college in addition to vocational training (Training plus Studies), Degree: Dipl.-Ing. (FH), Studies parallel to 3.5 years of vocational training for becoming –an energy electronics technician, –a mechatronics technician, 2 x 3 months= 6 months of college/year –Winter semester: Oct -> Nov -> (Dec) -> Jan –Summer semester: Apr -> May ->June, 2 x 3 months= 6 months per year of practical training (vocational training)

6. This is twice as good a future : Training plus Studies Essential advantages Training plus Studies is a modern type of education which is very much in demand among highly motivated students. Preparing theses on subjects from the company is an advantage for both the students and the company. The risk of appointing the students to a wrong position after completing Training plus Studies can be excluded after a period of 3.5 years.

7. The technical college Georg Agricola zu Bochum is the optimum partner for Training plus Studies Private technical college with state recognition/sponsoring organization:DMT (Deutsche Montan Technologie), Small college with intensive support and short study period, Close contact to energy industry in the Ruhr region, Certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001, Own student dormitory for 200 students and cafeteria, Located conveniently in the Ruhr region - central location in city center of Bochum.

8. Training plus Studies Study program -block studies Beginning of vocational training Practical phase 1st semester Practical phase 2nd semester Interim balance of achievements Practical phase 3rd semester First-part finals (TC*) Practical phase Intermediate exam IHK** 4th semester Practical phase 7th semester Final college exam Thesis Sept 1, XX Oct - Jan Feb -Mar Apr -June 1st year July - Sept Oct - Jan Feb -Mar Apr -June 2nd year Practical phase 5th semester Practical phase 6th semester Final exam IHK July -Sept Oct - Jan Feb -Mar Apr -June 3rd year July - Sept Oct - Jan 4th year * Technical College ** Chamber of Commerce and Industry

9. Outline conditions (1) Recruitment of 20 to 40 apprentices from all management companies and all locations, Selection of apprentices by a special recruitment procedure, Particular requirements to be met by applicants:  School-leaving certificate with university entrance qualification with overall grade of 3.0 or better or above-average achievements in mathematical/science subjects,  Performance-oriented and performance-motivated (test and interview),  Military/alternative service done or not liable for military/alternative service.

10. Outline conditions (2) If studies are discontinued, vocational training is continued Examples( e.g. vocational academies in Baden-Württemberg) demonstrate that 3.5 years of Training plus Studies are possible. The course schedule at the technical college is so tight that no time is lost. The content of the vocational school subjects is taught at the technical college,general subjects are not taught. The candidates are specifically selected.

11. Outline conditions (3) There is no guarantee for employment - but no commitment clauses, either. The course at the technical college is highly acknowledged, graduates of dual courses have excellent career opportunities Remuneration: During training> Training allowance After training> Skilled workers' wage After studies> Junior engineer Applicants: Currently, the 2nd recruitment procedure is under way

12. Requirements to be met by in-company training authority to act The training must be aimed at achieving professional authority to act operational areas The training considers future operational areas of engineers related to job practice The training must be related to job practice existing training methods Basics are conveyed in existing training methods company assignments Qualified training contents are conveyed within the scope of company assignments uniform standards/objectives Training is conducted according to uniform standards/objectives modular structures Training is conducted according to modular structures (time/contents) Continuous coordinationtechnical college Continuous coordination between RWE and the technical college (time/contents)

14. Profile of graduates Training plus studies focuses on training an engineer with immediate professional aptitude,who knows the important basics of mathematics and science and focuses on a practice- oriented ability to solve problems.As a graduate, he or she already is aware of the problems and working life of our industry. He or she is able to use the existing technology with a focus on the relevant problems and efficiently, and fulfil his or her tasks in a cost-effective manner. He or she completed parts of the studies in practice,the qualification jobs serve the purpose of solving an engineering-related problem in the company.Core elements of the studies are application- focused,but at the same time well-founded in science.