STUMMER receives the title “Excellent Salzburg training company”

“Training with quality, lived in practice” – this was the motto of STUMMER’s application for the state award ‘Excellent Salzburg Apprenticeship Company’. With success: at the festive “Apprenticeship Gala” in the Salzburg Residenz, STUMMER and 36 other companies from the Salzburg region were recognized for their exemplary apprenticeship training.

STUMMER had already submitted the comprehensive application in October 2024. The last hurdle on the way to the award was the visit of the jury on January 22, 2025: Dr. Martina Plaschke from the Salzburg Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Jürgen Fischer from the Salzburg Chamber of Labor got a detailed picture on site. They checked whether the high requirements are not only met on paper, but are actually put into practice in day-to-day operations.

The inspectors were particularly impressed by the factory tour. The training plans, support culture and working conditions were also convincing across the board. The assessment was based on strict criteria: Continuous training documentation, at least seven years of training experience, additional support offers for apprentices, further training for trainers and the offer of “apprenticeship with Matura” were just some of them.

“This award is a strong signal for us that we are on the right track with our understanding of training,” emphasizes the STUMMER management. “We see it as an obligation and an incentive to provide our apprentices not only with professional qualifications, but also with values, prospects and a positive working environment.”

The ceremonial presentation of the seal of approval by WKS President Peter Buchmüller and Deputy Governor Stefan Schnöll took place in the presence of over 200 guests. In their speeches, the two emphasized the importance of dual training for Salzburg’s economy and praised the commitment of the award-winning companies as a “cornerstone of successfully securing a skilled workforce”. “Salzburg has set itself the goal of becoming the most apprentice-friendly province. The award is also an expression of appreciation and recognition for the many committed Salzburg companies that train the skilled workers of the future.”

With the “Outstanding Salzburg Apprenticeship Company” award, STUMMER is not only positioning itself as a reliable employer, but also as a training company that serves as a role model. Because investing in the future is best started today – with the next generation.