With its range of programmes, Rhein-Waal University of Applied Sciences is not only an educational institution for students from over 100 different countries, but also provides training for young people in seven different vocational trades. This summer, six new apprentices embarked on their journey into working life, whilst two young people began their voluntary ecological year (FÖJ) at the university.
As an innovative training provider, the university is delighted to be able to offer a new apprenticeship: “For the first time this year, we are pleased to be able to offer two apprenticeship places as digitalisation management specialists. Staff trained to a high standard in management skills and IT expertise will help to shape business processes effectively by making the most of the opportunities offered by digitalisation,” says Michael Strotkemper, Chancellor of the university, emphasising the importance of this profession. Gerd Brudereck and Yule Umbach have both started their digitalisation management apprenticeships in the Human Resources and Organisation Department and will gain an understanding of the various departments through a rotation scheme during their apprenticeship.
Laura Nieten is delighted to be starting her career with her apprenticeship as an office administration assistant in the Human Resources and Organisation Department and will also rotate through the various departments and faculties during her training. The Faculty of Technology and Bionics is delighted to welcome Laura Seegers as a trainee chemical laboratory assistant. Luca Deckers has embarked on his professional career by commencing his apprenticeship as an IT specialist for system integration in the Information Technology Department. Vivien Jansen has commenced her apprenticeship as a media and information services assistant. Viviane Pahlisch and Justus Bünings are also starting their voluntary ecological year at the Tropenhaus.
Chancellor Michael Strotkemper is also delighted with the new recruits: “At Rhein-Waal University of Applied Sciences, providing young people with a first-class education is of the utmost importance. This applies not only to our degree programmes but also to our dual vocational training schemes. We are very proud to be able to offer many young people the chance to undertake vocational training, even during the pandemic,” said Strotkemper.
With the six apprentices and two FÖJ participants starting in summer 2021, there are currently a total of 14 young people undertaking vocational training or a voluntary ecological year at Rhein-Waal University of Applied Sciences.
