ZEISS invests continually in the recruiting, promotion and professional development of its employees, positioning itself as an attractive employer in the competition to gain talented individuals and countering the shortage of skilled workers. ZEISS also aspires to recruit many skilled workers and managers from its own ranks. This creates attractive opportunities for professional development and binds qualified, motivated employees to the company over the long term.
ZEISS offers plenty of training opportunities and works with various universities with cooperative education programs. Every year, young people begin a vocational training program or a cooperative study program at the German sites in Göttingen, Jena, Oberkochen and Wetzlar. The students are being trained in the fields of industrial mechanics, precision optics, mechatronics and industrial business management, or are completing a cooperative study program in business information systems, international business or data science. Both young and more seasoned professionals have the chance to take part in a host of development programs and international networking events.