Jonas Brennwald, leader, LIXIL EMENA with the Grohe Training Academy team
GROHE HAS joined WorldSkills International, a global platform to raise the profile and recognition of skilled people, as its newest Global Partner.
GROHE first supported the skill competition, Plumbing and Heating, in WorldSkills Kazan 2019. Now as a global partner, GROHE will extend its support to WorldSkills Shanghai 2022 and as a Global Industry Partner.
“We are delighted to strengthen our collaboration with WorldSkills. Professional skills are critical for the sanitary industry. Together we can demonstrate what impact skilled professionals can have today and for the more sustainable future that we all strive for,” said Jonas Brennwald, Leader, LIXIL EMENA.
“GROHE is joining the global skills community of industry, education, and government partners to raise the profile of young skilled professionals around the world,” said David Hoey, CEO of WorldSkills International.
“You are supporting the increase in abilities, status, and economic prospects of young people. With you, our global partners, we are creating a more inclusive, sustainable, and innovative future through skills.”
“After three years since the first contact with WorldSkills, we are more than happy to join forces internationally and support young people with our expertise and in-depth knowledge of the sanitary industry,“ said Timo Kurz, Leader GIVE Program and WorldSkills, LIXIL EMENA.
This new partnership is part of GROHE’s efforts to address the shortage of skilled installers in the sanitary industry.
Its GROHE Installer Vocational Training and Education (GIVE) Programme is collaborating with over 40 institutions offering plumbing training across the EMENA Region.
GROHE has set up a fully functioning training environment where students can benefit from the brand’s vast expertise.
“GIVE supports schools in creating a uniform approach with modern equipment, training material and a written examination that sets new industry standards. Even after students have completed their GROHE training, they will receive assistance – with job placements or even a work experience programme at one of GROHE’s industry partners,” the company said.