A project of the ‘ emergency training the FHH 2007 SoPro 2007′ funded by the Ministry of Economics and labour. UPGRADE GmbH: Successful start of training emergency for disadvantaged youths since February 1, 2008 makes the UPGRADE GmbH, society for media, consulting, training mbH, 15 disadvantaged young people to the media designer for digital and print media from a project of emergency training the FHH 2007 SoPro 2007 “financed by the Ministry of Economics and labour. This is UPGRADE of first and only provider within this programme in the field of printing and media. The offer is aimed at education willing and motivated young people from socially deprived areas or with a migration background. Before the three-year training, the young people receive a pre-qualification. On the basis of an analysis of the competence, we quickly see in which areas we need to strengthen the participants’, so Nicole Gopfert, project manager of the program. In addition to the professional teaching of basic knowledge, our focus is However in the field of educational and social support our participants.” The trainers will accompany and support the young people during the entire training.

They motivate their students and thus provide a confident demeanour. In addition to specialized theoretical and practical knowledge are application training, exercises improving intercultural, social and communicative skills to the curriculum. Basic skills were given these young people not in the parental home. Lack of school knowledge, especially in German and mathematics, with individual tutoring in small groups and remedial teaching is balanced by the fact the trainees get a specific exam preparation. They are competitive when applying for a job.

I’m happy about the opportunity that offers me this dual training”, as Julian Hohenstein, an apprentice. In my first attempt of training I was ever not taken seriously. In this project, I have trainers who are interested in me. You’re not talking only about my weaknesses, but work together with me way, so that I can improve myself. In addition to the theory, which gives us that we are working on practical projects. So we can immediately see the result of our work.” Katharina Hohlfeldt and Carsten Thun, the competent instructors of this group, are enthusiastic about the motivation of their proteges. “It is not so hard to motivate these young people” so Hans, you listen to them to praise and show them alternatives if there are problems. ” For more information see UPGRADE GmbH, Gauss road 190, 22765 Hamburg, Tel. 040 39 92 83-0, E-mail;. The UPGRADE GmbH has many years of experience in the field of the vocational preparation, education and training and the acquisition and arranging training courses. Close cooperation with the Association of print and media North allows direct access to the network of employers and trade association. This is the participant placement in internships, training etc. or employment benefits. Press contact: Larissa Hummel email B2B PR March route 5a 22559 Hamburg Tel 040 855 08 326 fax 040 81 95 62 27 email Web: