German firms appeal for placements

The move comes as a result of the recently launched Trans-Atlantic Environmental Busin-ess Action Partnership - the brainchild of Keighley Business Forum (KBF). A founder member, the World Council of Ass-ociations of Technology Educ-ation, based in Erfurt, Germ-any, has contacted KBF with a view to securing the placements now and in the summer.

One-week placements are being sought in January and February for six German personnel aged between 26 and 52.

A supplier of management solutions for the leisure, hotel and golf markets wants to place an employee interested in the use of solar power for golf and leisure activities with a local manufacturing company, preferably dealing with the automotive industry.

A small battery recycling firm wants to place an employee with a similar company to examine and implement new environmental strategies and waste management methods.

A chemist with a company active in the water and sewage treatment fields, and with specific interest in information technology, is seeking a placement with a related local firm, particularly in the areas of surface/galvanic technology.

A long-established steel construction firm wants to place three employees with construction, design and sales experience with a similar Keighley area company.

Full details of the project and work placement candidates are available from Lesley Ord at KBF on 01535 671870. All travel, accommodation and living costs are covered.

In June German companies are looking to secure placements for up to 20 people for periods of up to three months.

The Trans-Atlantic Environ-mental Business Action Partnership was established after last November's KBF-organised Trans-Atlantic Envir-onmental Conference. It invol-ves partners in Germany, France, Denmark, Spain and Ireland, and the initial focus is on creating and taking part in environmental projects.

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