Alstom boosts training for young, unemployed professionals

Alstom has signed an agreement with the Trapaga Council (Vizcaya) to boost and promote work experience amongst local youngsters. This initiative is being lead from Alstom Power´s industrial plant specialised in hydroelectric power.

Javier Inunciaga, HR Director for this industrial site in Galindo (Vizcaya), has signed an agreement to assign 4 students with grants in the areas of electrics, electronics or mechanical engineering. The grants, designed for youngsters under the age of 30, are valid for the academic year 2012-2013. 50% of the grant will be provided at the beginning of the academic year in October, and the other 50% will be provided with the final grades, once having passed the subjects.

Javier Inunciaga highlighted Alstom´s compromise to society and, in line with the CSR policy, backs the training of these youngsters as a means to reduce the high levels of unemployment amongst the younger generations.