In today’s dynamic industrial landscape, companies face tough challenges in securing the skilled workforce they need due to:

  • increased competition for talent
  • shorter technological cycles
  • rapid shifts of internal skill requirements, and demographic change.

HECTOR School supports companies in meeting these demands through tailored continuing education solutions that are aligned with real-world industry needs and backed by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), one of Europe’s leading technical universities.

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Recruiting: Strengthening Employer Attractiveness

Companies that integrate structured development opportunities into their HR strategy stand out in the competition for top talent. Offering part-time Master’s programs from the HECTOR School of Engineering and Management positions your organization as a forward-thinking employer—one that supports professional growth while keeping employees engaged in daily operations.

International Talent Recruitment

By partnering with the HECTOR School, you can actively support your recruitment process and connect with qualified international candidates through a structured cooperation framework:

  • Attract talent with partial scholarships tied to your company or industry.
  • Offer part-time roles to HECTOR School participants as working students—ideal for high-potential individuals seeking real-world experience alongside their academic studies.

  • Engage future hires early through company-driven Master’s thesis projects, supervised by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).

  • Retain top candidates with the potential for full-time employment after graduation.

Participants are pre-selected by HECTOR School to align with your company’s criteria. Receive tailored candidate profiles and make the final selection—giving you both influence and insight from the very beginning of the recruitment process.

 

Retention: Supporting Career Development

Retaining top talent goes beyond compensation—employees are far more likely to stay in the company when they see clear, meaningful development paths. By integrating academic further education from HECTOR School of Engineering and Management into your HR strategy, you create strong incentives for your workforce to grow with your company.

HECTOR School’s flexible, job-compatible programs offer employees the chance to expand their skill sets without stepping out of their professional roles. This supports long-term engagement and loyalty by demonstrating that their growth matters.

Available formats include:

  • Certificate Courses: Short, high-impact modules focused on specific technical and management topics.

  • Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS): A compact, part-time program offering in-depth academic training on emerging challenges and technologies.

  • Master’s Programs: For employees ready to take a significant step in their professional and academic journey.

All formats are designed for direct knowledge transfer, enabling participants to immediately apply new insights to ongoing projects. This not only strengthens their contribution but also fosters a sense of purpose and value—key factors in long-term retention.

Requalification: Preparing for Transformation

As technologies and business models evolve, companies face growing pressure to adapt roles and skill sets internally. Strategic re-qualification enables organizations to stay agile—while giving experienced employees the chance to reinvent themselves within the company.

Through HECTOR School’s academic programs, you can upskill your workforce in future-critical areas such as digital transformation, cybersecurity, and data-driven decision-making. This empowers your teams to take on new responsibilities without needing to leave the organization.

Training formats include:

  • Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS): Modular programs offering academic depth and flexibility for targeted role transitions.

  • Certificate Courses: Focused learning units on high-demand topics with immediate application.

  • Customized Qualifications: Tailored programs developed in cooperation with your company to meet specific re-skilling needs.

All programs are designed to be part-time and job-compatible, ensuring that knowledge gained feeds directly back into current operations. With the right re-qualification strategy, you retain institutional know-how while closing critical skill gaps—proactively preparing your organization for the challenges ahead.


 

Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)

Ideal for experienced engineers and developers, this program consists of four compact phases (3–4 days each). Focus areas include systems/software engineering, e‑mobility, and automated driving. Participants gain deep domain expertise, practical insights, and a recognized KIT certificate backed by 10 ECTS.

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Certificate Courses for Companies

Structured as focused 2–5 day seminars (on-campus or virtual), these compact modules provide state‑of‑the‑art insights in energy, mobility, digitalization, and Industry 4.0. Designed for groups of 5–25 professionals, they deliver swift, practical tech updates rooted in KIT research—perfect for busy engineers.

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Customized Qualifications for Companies

Tailored for teams undergoing digital and technical transformation, this program blends onsite workshop blocks (2–5 days) with co-designed training modules in energy, mobility, digitalization, and more. Each program is customized to your organization’s specific needs—ensuring strategic alignment, team cohesion, and immediate knowledge application.

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Ms. Martina WaldnerHECTOR School, KIT
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