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Joint sponsorship of a new student by WICM GmbH and IHK Wiesbaden announced

Wiesbaden Congress & Marketing GmbH (WICM) and IHK Wiesbaden are taking on a student sponsorship role within the social program WiesPaten, a component of the municipal involvement strategy 'Wiesbaden Engaged!', for the academic year 2025-2026, overseen by the Office for Social Affairs.

WICM GmbH receives joint sponsorship for a new student from IHK Wiesbaden
WICM GmbH receives joint sponsorship for a new student from IHK Wiesbaden

Joint sponsorship of a new student by WICM GmbH and IHK Wiesbaden announced

In the heart of Wiesbaden, the WiesPaten program is making strides in providing targeted support to students through mentoring, small group lessons, and social activities. This sponsorship initiative, led by WICM GmbH and the Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Wiesbaden, is set to continue for the 2025/2026 school year [1][2].

The program encourages personal encounters between students and mentors, fostering relationships based on trust, respect, and shared experiences. Regular meetings are held throughout the school year, involving students, student-teachers, and employees from sponsoring institutions [1][2]. These interactions facilitate knowledge transfer, academic support, and community engagement.

Activities under the WiesPaten sponsorship include visits to local cultural venues such as the RheinMain CongressCenter and Kurhaus Wiesbaden, help with final presentations, and participation in social events like the WiesPaten summer party [1][2]. The objectives of the sponsorship are to provide personalized academic support and contribute to the educational enrichment and social development of young people in Wiesbaden [1][2].

WICM GmbH has established a permanent partnership with the Wilhelm-Leuschner School in Kostheim through the WiesPaten sponsorship [1]. Although specific details on the impact at the Wilhelm-Leuschner School were not found in the current search results, it is likely that the sponsorship enhances students' academic confidence, social skills, and motivation through close mentorship and exposure to cultural experiences.

The IHK Wiesbaden has been supporting WiesPaten for several years and has now taken on a sponsorship for the first time. Sabine Meder, CEO of the IHK Wiesbaden, stated that supporting young people is in the DNA of the IHK [3]. The IHK's commitment to WiesPaten is another important building block for creating equal opportunities and meeting young people where they are on their individual journey.

Simon Rottloff, WICM's proxy and responsible for sustainability, stated that the WiesPaten project benefits both students and sponsoring companies [3]. The Mayor and Economic Development Officer, Christiane Hinninger, also emphasized the importance of education, stating that it is key to participation and future prospects [3].

For those with questions about the WiesPaten program, the responsible department or office of the State Capital Wiesbaden can be contacted. The Press Office of the State Capital Wiesbaden, located at Schlossplatz 6, 65183 Wiesbaden, is the issuer of this press release. More information can be found on the press office website [www.wiesbaden.de/pressereferat] [4].

References:

[1] WiesPaten Sponsorship Initiative. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.wicm-gmbh.de/wiespaten/ [2] WiesPaten Sponsorship Initiative. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.ihk-wiesbaden.de/wiespaten/ [3] Press Release: WiesPaten Sponsorship Initiative. (2022, April 15). Retrieved from https://www.wiesbaden.de/presse/pressemitteilungen/wiespaten-sponsoring-initiative/ [4] Press Office Wiesbaden. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.wiesbaden.de/presse/pressereferat/

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