Further training in Bulgaria and Macedonia

During the past financial year, the integration of the Bulgarian and Macedonian subsidiaries was systematically pursued in a process in which the development of a common corporate structure based on uniform Group principles plays a significant role. As in Lower Austria, the “Always at your service” claim is again the number one priority. Therefore, in order to secure high educational standards, two local training facilities have been founded in the shape of the EVN Bulgaria Academy and the EVN Macedonia Academy and their range of instruction is continually being expanded with the support of personnel from Lower Austria.

The work safety and sourcing areas form the initial focal points of the academies. In Bulgaria, customer-oriented communications, behavioural seminars and specialist training have also met with a positive response. Moreover, Customer Center managers have attended employee management seminars and communication training.

In Macedonia, employees lacking full technical qualifications are being offered the chance to receive thorough training as electrical fitters via an adult education programme.

In addition to these points of emphasis, linguistic training in English and German,  and computing courses, are offered at company headquarters and the range of training is to be gradually expanded further.