In Örebro, Sweden, we are proud to collaborate with Tegelbruket, an important meeting place for young people aged 16 to 25. Tegelbruket plays a key role in helping youths transition into working life, and through our partnership, we aim to create real opportunities for job training, internships, and future employment at Suzuki Garphyttan.
We actively engage in initiatives that promote learning and growth for children and young adults. One example is our participation in the Swedish program Tekniksprånget, which gives high school graduates the chance to explore careers in technology and engineering. Through internships with us, students gain hands-on experience and insights into our industry by working alongside experienced professionals.
We are also a part of Teknik college, a collaboration organization between schools and the business sector to promote increased interest in technology, together with the municipality and other companies. The purpose is to strengthen the industry’s position and to attract more young people to consider working in the industry in the future. Therefore, we have visited several secondary schools to inform about the opportunities within the industry for the future.
Regularly we also offer students of various ages the opportunity to gain practical experience through internships, summer jobs, and thesis projects. These opportunities exist not only in Sweden but across our global locations, helping students understand working life and explore future career paths. One example is Introduce a Girl to Engineering (IGE). They organize a special IGE-day, an event where various industrial companies participate to encourage more girls to explore opportunities within the engineering profession. This day, we had a visit from 17 girls aged 13 to 19 in Sweden. They got to meet some of our employees and learned more about working as an engineer in the steel industry.
We believe that early education is crucial for building a better future. That’s why we support several initiatives focused on children’s safety and environmental awareness. One such project is the Traffic Calendar, which helps schools teach children about road and traffic safety in a fun and engaging way. In addition, we back environmental education projects that introduce children to nature and sustainability, ensuring future generations grow up with the knowledge and values to care for the planet.
Children’s health and well-being are close to our hearts. We support local sports associations to give children the chance to engage in physical activity and team sports. A fun initiative we’re proud of is our collection of deposit bottles and cans where all proceeds go directly to youth and children’s organizations in our communities.