The five young adults are all in their second year of training in electrical engineering and took the opportunity to gain an insight into the everyday school life of children and young people with special educational needs relating to intellectual development, and to use their practical skills to bring one of the school’s long-standing projects to life. They spent a week working alongside children and young people with disabilities, building benches and tables for the school’s outdoor area. This space can now be used for lessons when the weather is fine or for everyone to have lunch together.
Right from the start, the trainees treated the pupils with great openness and warmth. It was particularly striking how attentively and respectfully they interacted with the children and young people. During their visit, the trainee electronics technicians supported various school activities and quickly bonded with the pupils. With great patience, they answered questions and helped with practical tasks, and all the pupils were given the chance to assist with various activities. This created a pleasant atmosphere of togetherness. The visit was a valuable experience for the special needs school.
“The pupils were able to make new friends and gain an insight into the world of work. At the same time, the trainees had the opportunity to gain experience outside their usual working environment and learnt about working with children with disabilities,” explained class teacher Claudia Schöttke.