Get a taste of the SWG world of work
On 23 April 2026, Stadtwerke Gießen welcomed a total of 34 pupils to give them an exciting insight into the SWG world of work as part of Girls' Day and Boys' Day.
On 23 April 2026, Stadtwerke Gießen (SWG) once again opened its doors to young people and offered a variety of insights into the world of the energy and utilities sector as part of Girls' Day and Boys' Day. The nationwide campaign days have a clear objective: to show school pupils career prospects. And at the same time to break with the usual gender roles. The girls were given the opportunity to get a taste of technical professions, while the boys were allowed to try their hand in the commercial sector. This was well received: "The enthusiasm of the young people encourages us each time anew that this change of perspective is valuable," says Vanessa Lischke, who is responsible for training at SWG.
Building windmills, soldering and changing tyres
Whether plant mechanic for pipe system technology, electronics technician for industrial engineering or automotive mechatronics technician for commercial vehicles: Women are still rarely found in the technical trades at SWG. This makes it all the more important to show girls at an early age how varied and exciting these jobs are. 14 schoolgirls between the ages of 10 and 15 took the opportunity to find out exactly that - and not just in theory. At SWG's training centre, they were able to pick up the tools themselves. "Building a solar windmill has almost become a tradition for us and is always a great success. This time, the girls also did some soldering, giving them a practical insight into the work of our electronics technicians," says Vanessa Lischke. Another experience awaited them in the bus workshop: Together with the experts on site, the schoolgirls changed the tyres of a city bus and thus gained a direct impression of what everyday work in the field of commercial vehicle technology involves.
Creative and practical
The Boys' Day also took a practical approach. 20 boys between the ages of 11 and 17 explored departments in which women predominantly work at SWG: the HR department, marketing and customer service. As these areas are naturally less manual than the industrial professions, the organisers had prepared a variety of workshops. In the HR department, everything centred around applications and job interviews - an experience from which the participants will soon be able to benefit personally. In Customer Service, the students learnt how to compare and prepare quotations. The special highlight, however, was in marketing: here the young people were allowed to let off steam creatively and make their own short reel. "That was the highlight of the day for many of them. It's great to see how much commitment and creativity the boys put into the tasks," reports Vanessa Lischke. She summarises the day as follows: "Our concept has proven itself and we are already looking forward to offering both action days in the coming years."
From taster to entry
Of course, a short visit like Girls' Day and Boys' Day only gives a first impression. Young people who would like to find out more about the exciting professions at SWG can apply for an internship. All important information can be found on the Internet at www.stadtwerke-giessen.de/praktikum