From scholarship holder to project manager

The Timber Engineering degree programme was created at FH Aachen in the context of sustainability issues, which increasingly focused on wood as a raw material. Aaron Müller was the first scholarship holder to be supported by the timber construction engineering firm PIRMIN JUNG as part of the scholarship programme. The company's basic motivation for awarding scholarships is to support talented people who work with heart and passion towards their goals.

From studies to the company

"From the very first informal meeting at our office in Remagen, the personal basis was right, so Aaron completed his six-month practical training with us during his studies," says Stephanie Dobra from the company's management team. Afterwards, the scholarship holder also wrote his bachelor's thesis at the company, she explains.

"It was a great honour for me to receive the scholarship, as I wasn't very good at school in the past," says Aaron Müller. After failing to pass his Abitur (university entrance qualification), he initially took the route of training as a carpenter and completing his vocational baccalaureate before deciding to take up a degree programme in Timber Engineering at FH Aachen. In addition to being recognised by the scholarship, he was also able to do without a part-time job thanks to the financial support, allowing him to concentrate even better on his studies.

It soon became clear that Aaron Müller would accept a permanent position as a structural engineer after completing his studies. "He is a perfect fit for us, both professionally and personally, and we are delighted to have his support," says Stephanie Dobra.

Further development of young talent

PIRMIN JUNG presented the young timber construction engineer with a major challenge right at the start of his work. He was allowed to work on the new construction of a 16-storey timber tower block in Rotterdam. Here he was responsible for the detailed structural analysis, a responsible area for a building of this type. After several smaller projects, he is now an independent project manager and can look back on rapid development within the company.

PIRMIN JUNG is rightly committed to promoting and developing committed and talented young people: "We award scholarships to future timber engineers so that this new generation can continue to advance modern timber construction," says Dobra.

Targeted commitment - directly tangible

Based on its business philosophy, PIRMIN JUNG promotes talent at FH Aachen, "so that our world becomes even more vibrant and tangible and the future of coming generations is secured," Dobra is convinced. "Everyone starts small - whether in an apprenticeship, at university or in practical training. To become great and good, you need support and good framework conditions. This is exactly what we create with our commitment as a sponsor."