“I had a wonderful and educational time at GLAESER. For me personally, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. After my apprenticeship, I felt well prepared for working independently. I also realised that I’ll never stop learning. But I was able to learn the fundamentals at GLAESER. I see myself continuing in the carpentry trade. But I’ll be drawn to ‘smaller’ projects. High-quality and, above all, personalised work – I think that’s a niche that will endure.”

“Wood is a fantastic material. In my sixth form, I discovered during the optional woodwork module that I really enjoy working with it. Later on, during a career exploration week, I had a taster session at a joinery workshop and once again found working with wood to be great fun. I learn lots of new things every day and feel satisfied when I can see the progress I’ve made in my work by the evening. A weekly schedule helps me manage the tasks for my vocational baccalaureate. I’d like to go into the interior design sector. Perhaps I’ll go on to study or return to an apprenticeship later on.”

“At GLAESER, you see and experience the carpentry trade from a different perspective. Working with a wide variety of materials and exploring unconventional, innovative solutions for highly bespoke projects opens up a completely new way of looking at the trade. These days, everything has to be done quickly, yet consistently high quality is expected. The production of solid, high-quality furniture is coming under increasing pressure. New, individual and proactive ideas and solutions are in demand! An opportunity for bright minds.”

“At vocational college, I often heard about GLAESER’s positive reputation. The Young Carpenters’ Academy offers a varied and solid training programme. As I now work with solid wood very frequently – something I hardly ever used during my apprenticeship – this is one aspect that I felt was missing from my training at GLAESER. However, my carpentry apprenticeship has really helped me to get involved in the social sector as a work coach. Now, as part of a work integration programme, I teach other people the basics of the carpentry trade.”

“This training programme at GLAESER means a great deal to me. I returned after a two-year break and completed my further training here as a wood technician. I see the opportunities for a long-term competitive advantage in digitalisation and the resulting simplification of work in the office and on the shop floor. GLAESER, together with the Young Carpenters’ Academy, is a large company with interesting projects and good career prospects.”