The AWO multi-generation centre (MGH) in Landsberg is delighted. For 13 years, the centre has been able to count on the generosity of the high-tech company from Landsberg. MGH director Betina Ahmadyar is nevertheless surprised, because the sum of 33,333 euros exceeds her wildest expectations: "We congratulate the 3C-Carbon Group AG from the bottom of our hearts and feel like a birthday boy ourselves!" Does she already have plans for how to use the money? The commitment to helping refugee women and children, which already plays a major role in the organisation, springs to mind. In view of the global situation, help in this area must not be allowed to diminish and is definitely needed.
Current challenges and cost increases, including the German government's austerity programme, have already made the team at the multi-generation centre think about how costs could be reduced. Now a load has been lifted. All projects are to be realised as planned next year. "And we will finally be able to thank our volunteers for their diverse voluntary work, send them an invitation or give them a bouquet of flowers," says Betina Ahmadyar happily.
After all, 30,000 such volunteer hours are put in every year: Volunteers pedal for rickshaw rides for senior citizens, reading mentors accompany first-time readers at primary schools and mentors support secondary school graduates. Young people help parents with childcare as babysitters and explain the use of digital devices to older people. Broken everyday items are given another chance at the Repair Café. The band and choir also make music and sing.
"Volunteer work must be recognised," says Karsten Jerschke, CEO of 3C-Carbon Group AG in Landsberg. He wants to strengthen the culture of recognition with the donation. The high-tech company believes in good social cohesion. The company location can also benefit from this.

The spectacular 3C race truck again attracted a large number of schoolchildren and young people starting their careers, and there were new developments: in order to further expand the range of professions, the Landsberg-based high-tech company will also be offering training as an electronics technician (specialising in operating technology) and IT specialist (specialising in systems integration) for the first time from the 2024 training year.
In addition, the already broad and attractive spectrum will remain. The 3C-Carbon Group AG offers training as a carpenter, industrial mechanic, technical draughtsman and industrial clerk (all m/f/d). There are also individual opportunities for internships, bachelor's or master's theses, student traineeships, dual studies or direct entry. In accordance with the diverse and attractive offer and numerous young interested parties and good conversations at the 3C stand, the trade fair participation was a great success again this year

The 3C apprentices were again among the best in their respective final years and shone with consistently very good academic performance across all years.
Among others, the graduate of the carpentry apprenticeship stood out, who was honoured for particularly good performance at the most recent ceremony of the Landsberg district craftsmen's association. The journeyman's piece of carpentry was again made of the highest quality materials, a stylish and filigree highboard made of light oak and Fenix.
All graduates were taken on as permanent employees at 3C, with company boss Karsten Jerschke expressing his delight at the achievements of the young talent. "I personally and the entire 3C company are very proud of these great results. For a high-tech company like us, excellent training always has a very high priority." That is why the apprentices receive great support from experienced trainers right from the start. The goal is always to take them on and provide them with further training in the course of their long-term career at 3C.
Of course, 3C-Carbon Group AG will be represented again this year at the training fair in Kaufering (28/29 September) and is already looking forward to welcoming numerous new trainees in the various disciplines again in September 2023.

"We are touched and extremely grateful for this," says Marga Däubler from Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO). "Without the reliable and constant support of 3C, the operation of the multi-generation house in this form would not be possible."

In the MGH in Landsberg's historic town center, a wide range of social activities take place, for example, older citizens accompany newcomers to reading or support the graduation of secondary school students, senior citizens make their first excursions into the digital world, young people relieve parents as babysitters, and the Repair Café is also very popular.

This winter, the war in Ukraine with high numbers of refugees overshadows all activities. "No one should freeze" is the motto of the AWO and its MGH. "I am glad that the volunteers of the AWO immediately took care of the arriving women and children," says 3C CEO Karsten Jerschke.

The donation to the MGH, which has been increased substantially especially in times of crisis, is intended to improve the situation of those affected, at least financially. "Give recognition and actively help" is therefore the motto for this year's Christmas celebration for all those involved.