Bahn takes over LEAG training workshop in the Lusatia region - DB Secures Future of 300 Apprentices in Lusatia with LEAG Training Workshop Takeover
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has secured the future of over 300 apprentices in Lusatia by acquiring the LEAG training workshop in Jänschwalde. The takeover, set to begin in 2027, was praised by Minister-President Dietmar Woidke as a 'success of structural transformation', ensuring a bright future for young talent in the region.
The workshop, which specialises in training young people in technical professions such as electronics, mechatronics, and industrial mechanics, will now be operated by DB. This move not only secures the current apprentices' futures but also promises to expand the programme to around 350 trainees by 2027.
The acquisition aligns with DB's expansion plans in the region. The company is currently expanding its ICE maintenance facility in Cottbus, where it aims to employ 1,200 people by the end of next year. The training workshop in Jänschwalde will support this new facility, providing a steady stream of skilled professionals.
Martin Seiler, DB's board member for human resources, emphasised that this acquisition creates real opportunities and contributes to the region's sustainable development. This sentiment was echoed by Minister-President Woidke, who highlighted the urgent need for workers and skilled professionals in the region.
With the acquisition of the LEAG training workshop in Jänschwalde, Deutsche Bahn is investing in the future of Lusatia. The region will benefit from a steady pipeline of skilled workers, supporting both the new ICE maintenance plant in Cottbus and the broader economic development of the area.
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