Discover: Classroom to Colleague: How Endress+Hauser Built a Full Talent Pipeline Through Early STEM Outreach & Structured Career Pathways
- Designing a workforce development strategy that spans the full continuum, from school STEM engagement in the Innovation Studio to internships, co-ops, apprenticeships, and early career rotational programs, creating awareness and interest in manufacturing careers
- Scaling outreach to thousands of K–6 students annually through hands-on robotics, CAD design, and circuitry activities, while expanding middle school and high school events to strengthen community connections and career readiness
- With a goal of hiring 20% of their roles via classroom-to-colleague that secures early talent with offers months ahead of graduation; driving measurable impact with an early career retention rate of nearly 80% over the last ten years, and an overall 60% hiring from within strategy, they have created a reverse age curve and developed sustainable talent pipelines that position Endress+Hauser as a leader in workforce development