Škoda: The eighth Azubi Car is in the works
ORIGINAL UNIKATE 25 apprentices from the Škoda vocational school in Mladá Boleslav have started work on the eighth Azubi Car. The Škoda Academy is thus continuing a tradition that has been in place since 2014.
Every year, Škoda vocational trainees design their own dream car - of which there is only one at a time - and then have it built. They are currently discussing possible components and materials for the eighth Azubi Car with their instructors and with members of the Board of Management.
Maren Gräf, Board Member for Human Resources: "The Azubi Car project enjoys a very good reputation and is a flagship for our company and the promotion of young talent. For the vocational students, participation is a great experience."
Presentation to the Board
The project, which is unique in the Czech Republic, offers the specialists of tomorrow a unique opportunity to demonstrate their skills in cooperation with production, design and other specialist areas.
This gives the trainees an insight into all relevant areas of the company. They learn to work in a team and on a project basis, to combine planning and practical implementation, and to present their work to members of the Executive Board.
Engine, materials and design
At the start of work on the eighth Azubi Car, the trainees also had numerous online meetings on their agenda. By using digital technology, they were also able to prepare necessary decisions during the pandemic, because even in the early stages of the project they had to agree on the engine, body shape and materials, as well as the design and colors.
Spider for the 125th anniversary
In 2020, the apprentices had transformed a Škoda Scala into the Spider Slavia, and at the same time commemorated the company's beginnings with the chosen name to mark its 125th anniversary.
The 2019 Škoda Mountiaq pickup and the 2018 Sunroq SUV convertible are other one-offs.
