A different kind of training
OBO Styles makes it possible
Where do trainees have the possibility of running their own company during their own training? At OBO. The trainee company OBO Styles was founded in 2006 with the motto “A different kind of training”. The aim was to make training as practical as possible. At OBO, commercial and industrial trainees plan and organise processes together, meaning that they can take responsibility for their own company. The products they develop are then sold within the company. The concept also convinced the jury of “Innovationspreis Sauerland”, for which OBO Styles was awarded a prize for “innovative corporate concepts in the field of training and further training” in 2008.
Taking responsibility from the idea through to marketing
Through OBO Styles, the trainees find out what is really behind a product. From the basic idea, through production, and on to marketing – they take full responsibility. This stimulates the willingness to communicate and cooperation between trainees.
In addition, further competencies of the trainees are demanded and promoted. These include the strengthening of social competence, the acceptance of responsibility, sufficient willingness to cooperate and learn, and the willingness to take decisions.
The project aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations
More OBO projects – social sustainability
Social sustainability
We consider ourselves to be a part of society – both regionally and around the world. It is our aim to help shape this society, both now and in the future.
Mobile warm rooms for the civilian population of Ukraine
OBO supports the aid project with installation material for the warm buses.
Healthy with OBO
We take responsibility for the health and safety of our staff every day.
Diospi Suyana Hospital in Peru
OBO provides the urgently needed installation materials for the electrical infrastructure, ensuring medical care.
SOS-Kinderdorf school in Vietnam
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the company, OBO donated 1,000 euros for every year of OBO.
Promotion of art and culture
OBO cable trays become an art installation in this innovative project.
Christoph Bettermann Schools
A total of three schools give impaired children in Uganda a chance of receiving an education.
Fair Company
The Fair Company Initiative is Germany’s largest employer initiative. It honours companies who offer young people fair, attractive working conditions and who promote their development.