Care to join us? You’ll be in excellent hands. 🤝 Meet Claus.
We have a big appetite for fresh talent. Claus and his team make sure this is satisfied. Together, they introduce young talent to the workplace, and nurture them to develop new and existing skills.
“Our Academy is the first point of entry for young people coming directly from primary school. Making sure this talent has the best possible start is down to us - and it starts with creating the best onboarding experience ever.”
“We’re a launch pad, essentially. The right start is everything and first impressions count. So if we succeed as we should here, we create a priceless future pipeline - whether it’s for design or mould-related areas. It’s all about getting the mix right between education and exposure to the day-to-day business. This means young people can contribute meaningfully.”
Working with young people is something that Claus finds highly motivating.
“To me, it’s a gift. Developing young talent pushes my buttons. It gives me an insight into their generation, the challenges they face and the positives they can bring.”
“Right now, we have a pilot project running around neurodiversity. It’s fascinating. I’m learning so much, as is our training team. We have very high hopes for what we will get from it.”
In his 30 years here, Claus has seen and learned a lot.
“I’ve been at the LEGO Group a long time. But it still feels like a privilege to work here. I think the biggest milestone I’d point to was establishing this Academy back in 2015. It’s been my greatest experience and an ideal opportunity to make the most of my background as a specialist, a leader and a trainer.”
Over time, Claus feels he’s been expertly supported, but he’s also been very driven personally.
“It’s inspiring to work so closely with a new generation. It keeps me on my toes. They help me keep on top of the latest trends and technologies, and this is vital to what the Academy does. Working with neurodivergent young people has been especially rewarding. It makes me so proud to see them go on and succeed. It makes a big impact on the organisation.”
“Working here goes beyond a 9 to 5 commitment. To be successful in my role, I have to work really hard, but the payback is more than worth it. What could be more rewarding than giving young people the chance to succeed and grow. That’s why getting out there and finding new apprentices with my team is always so energising.”
Claus has an endearing pride in his team of trainers and an unshakeable belief in his 36 apprentice superstars.
“I sometimes say I have Bricks in my veins. We’re so invested in what the Academy stands for and what it achieves. The impact we have on young lives is enormous. This makes it a huge responsibility too. Fairness, ambition and collaboration are key to this. We are more ‘LEGO®’ than ego.”
Just imagine your LEGO® career.