Apprenticeship at thyssenkrupp | Engagement | Historie | thyssenkrupp is a unique company. This is also due to its very eventful history of over 200 years. Particularly with regard to the  active role in the Nazi era and the Third Reich, the history of the company requires to take a critical and unsparing look at it. "Here, our history holds us responsible. We acknowledge this and take a clear stand. We have a responsibility to play our part in keeping memory alive and ensuring that 'never again' never loses its power," says Oliver Burkhard, member of the Executive Board of thyssenkrupp AG. Examples of this are the study trips to Auschwitz and Dachau, which have been offered for many years by the Group Youth and Apprentice Representative Council, always under the slogan ‘Never stop remembering’.

Corporate culture | Engagement | People at thyssenkrupp | thyssenkrupp worldwide | His grandpa is a great role model for Scott Longmire, a real hero. Also, because he was strong for his family despite his moving story. At the age of eight, Grandpa Tom lost both parents. Suddenly he was homeless. He was saved by the youth home "Mercy Home" in Chicago. What would Grandpa Tom's life have been like without the sanctuary? Would he have given birth to Scott's mother? For Scott it's clear that he too owes his life to Mercy Home. Now he's running the Chicago Marathon to raise money for the youth home.

Career at thyssenkrupp | Corporate culture | Engagement | People at thyssenkrupp | Whether you are a trained engineer, a purposeful multi-talent or a motivated career changer – if you are passionate, there is always a place for you in our #teamtk. To breathe life into this statement, some of our colleagues tell you about their way to thyssenkrupp. One of them: Meaghan Addante. She is the perfect example of how passion can move mountains.

Apprenticeship at thyssenkrupp | Engagement | People at thyssenkrupp | In 2016, Amadou Bah started an internship at thyssenkrupp. Three years later, he is about to complete his apprenticeship. Heinz-Joachim Klose, Head of Training in Siegen, has nothing but praise for his mentee, who once came to Germany as a refugee from Guinea. Today, Amadou Bah pulls the strings for a successful future himself.

Career at thyssenkrupp | Corporate culture | Engagement | People at thyssenkrupp | Diversity is good – not only for employees but also for companies. Studies show that where companies have high levels of diversity the working atmosphere is better - and profits higher. Diversity has become an important success factor.

Corporate culture | Engagement | "The car of the future will not hit the road if you have to stop at every border." With slogans like this, thyssenkrupp is promoting Europe and encouraging employees to vote in the European elections on May 23-26. The posters are colourful, they should attract attention and be present – just like Europe is in our everyday lives.