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title: Pioneers on the road - International trainee experience
url: "https://www.wittenstein-group.com/en-uk/work-at-wittenstein/for-pupils/pioneers-on-the-road"
description: Pioneers on the road offers trainees and students an international stay abroad they organise themselves to gain intercultural skills and boost careers.
date: 2026-02-11
modified: 2026-03-05
lastUpdated: 2026-04-13
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# Pioneers on the road - International trainee experience

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Pioneers on the road
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International experience for trainees & students at WITTENSTEIN

With the “PIONIERE auf der Walz” initiative, we promote the holistic personal development and cultural education of our young talents through a unique international stay abroad.

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We offer young people who have completed their training or studies an unparalleled opportunity to gain valuable experience abroad before starting their careers:

They define their own mission and organize their stay in a foreign country. In the process, they explore, experience, and discover new paths. This journey broadens their horizons, promotes intercultural skills, and brings our pioneers closer to other ways of life and cultures. An indispensable step toward mastering the global challenges of tomorrow.

[More about training & studying](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/en-uk/work-at-wittenstein/for-pupils)

 Impressions
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### The open-mindedness of pioneers: a win for WITTENSTEIN

How do people in other parts of the world think and feel? How do the culture and working life there function?

What values matter in different parts of the world? How important are technology and innovation? The program aims to turn all these questions into real-life experiences, promote cultural competence, and further develop the personalities of the pioneers—in order to advance themselves and WITTENSTEIN on the path to becoming a globally active mechatronics group.

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**Jonas, Canada** Extraction of petroleum from Canadian oil sands and its impact on the people and environment of the region

**Timo, USA** What can the medium-sized industrial organization WITTENSTEIN learn from high-tech organizations in the IT industry in Silicon Valley in terms of philosophy, work culture, and working methods?

**Marco, Mexico** Viva la educación - WITTENSTEIN and technical education in Mexico

**Desiree, Costa Rica** Digital nomads in Costa Rica: Is Costa Rica the perfect country for working and traveling?

**Lisa, Ecuador** Investigation of economic opportunities for WITTENSTEIN SE

**Jan, Colombia and Peru** Investigation of the reality of work and education

**Marcel, Peru** The development of Peru from an emerging country to the distant title of ‘industrialized country’ in relation to ongoing raw material extraction and the associated scarcity of raw materials.

**Julian, Chile** Copper – Chile's gold – What impact does large-scale copper mining have on the Chilean population, its culture, the state, and the local environment?

**Erik, Argentina** Is it possible to manufacture a high-precision planetary gearbox entirely in Argentina?

**Nadine, South Africa** The South African education system

**Jens, New Zealand** The education system in New Zealand – a model of success for Germany too?

**Felix, Australia** Environment and resource efficiency in Australia – sustainable or hypocritical?

**Tobias, Malaysia** Orientation of culture and economy, especially the mechanical engineering market, towards European values and needs

**Marvin, Japan** Approaches to climate change in Japan with regard to electric mobility and renewable energies

**Niklas, Southeast Asia** Investigation of the sales market and potential distribution channels for medical products manufactured by WITTENSTEIN intens GmbH in selected metropolitan regions in Asia

**Jonas, China** Strategy and future concepts for electric mobility in China: Is Europe being overtaken?

**Carolin, Thailand** Thailand's transition to modernity – impressions, problems, solutions, and opportunities for the country and foreign investors

**Marcel, India, Malaysia, Thailand, and South Korea** Analysis and evaluation of the Asian market with regard to the market launch of the FITBONE® product

**Kristin, United Arab Emirates and Oman** Advertising in Arab and Muslim-influenced countries – using the United Arab Emirates and Oman as examples

**Leonhard, Israel** Identification of success factors for German companies in the Israeli business world.

**David, Australia** The application of Australian sustainability concepts in the context of WITTENSTEIN SE