Trainee Starter Day
Seminar date and times
11 August 2026 | 09:30 am – 5:00 pm
Costs:
255,00 € plus VAT
Cancellation is free of charge up to 14 days before the first session; after that, the full course fee is payable.
Target group:
Apprentices in all training occupations in the first year of training
Language:
The seminar will be held in German.
Target:
A great start to working life leaves a lasting positive impression. We want to help make the start of your apprentices’ training interesting, varied and dynamic. Through numerous team tasks, exercises and discussions, your trainees will learn a great deal about business etiquette, the dos and don’ts of everyday working life, and how to act professionally in unfamiliar situations. They will learn how to conduct themselves appropriately within a team and in a new environment, and how to communicate effectively with customers, colleagues and line managers.
Benefit:
By behaving appropriately in the workplace, trainees settle into their training programme more easily, and we prevent misunderstandings, conflicts and trainees dropping out. Through this one-day seminar, we lay the foundations for a successful start to the training programme.
Seminar contents:
- First impressions count – and last! How we come across to others and what we can do to make a good first impression.
- Greetings: what makes for the right greeting in a professional setting.
- Introducing yourself to new colleagues: making that first contact is the key to a smooth start.
- Using ‘du’ or ‘Sie’ – what’s the right way to address people at work?
- Knowing the rules makes life easier! But recognising them or asking about them isn’t always that simple.
- Using small talk skilfully with colleagues and clients, and simply striking up a conversation.
- Giving and receiving feedback isn’t always easy – how to do it professionally!
- Learning teamwork and team rules in a fun way – we can only achieve our goal by working together!
Throughout the day, we will work together to draw up a trainee guide on how to conduct oneself appropriately within the company.
Lecturer:
Sandra Beer is a business psychologist, communication trainer and trained retail business economist and retail clerk specializing in textiles. With her many years of experience in retail, her sound psychological expertise and her flair for interpersonal communication, she supports trainees with a great deal of commitment and practical relevance. At the “Trainee Starter Day”, she provides valuable impulses for a successful start to professional life.
Notes:
- The guest house of the Textilakademie NRW, located directly next to the academy building, is available for overnight stays. If required, please contact the operator directly: freiraumamcampus.de
- Drinks and food are available in the bistro of the guest house or the university canteen (self-paying).
- The following apply General Terms and Conditions of Textilakademie NRW – Weiterbildung GmbH
Admission requirements:
No admission requirements are necessary for this seminar.
Location:
Textilakademie NRW
Rheydter Straße 329
41065 Mönchengladbach
Contact:
Helana Rotte
weiterbildung@textilakademie.de
+49 173 5316464