Start into work life: Nine new apprentices in four professions started their training at the UZIN UTZ Group on September 1.

The "new arrivals" started their work life on September 1 with four exciting introductory days for trainees. Virtual tours of the company, introduction rounds, product demonstrations and getting to know each other were the contents of the introduction days for the trainees and dual students.

Board member Julian Utz greeted the new trainees via video conference connection, who gathered in the event forum at the company's headquarters in Ulm - naturally in compliance with the hygiene protection measures. "We are delighted that we have once again been able to attract many young people to our group of companies and that the next generation of specialists and managers will be secured," said Julian Utz in his speech. There were around 187 applications for the nine advertised positions.

From dual students of business administration in industry and digital business management to industrial clerks with and without additional qualifications, specialists for warehouse logistics and chemical technicians - the group of companies provides training in many different and diverse professional sectors. After the welcoming address, the trainees learned exciting facts about the history of UZIN UTZ and were presented with the strategy Passion 2025.

The aim of the introductory days was to give the newcomers an intensive first insight into the range of the UZIN UTZ Group and to promote mutual acquaintance despite the corona restrictions. Software training, product training, digital factory tours and introduction rounds were only a part of the official kick-off.

Trainees take on responsibility

Vocational training is a high priority at UZIN UTZ: over all the years of apprenticeship, there are currently 26 young people who also take care of the needs of Juzinior as part of their training. Juzinior is UZIN UTZ's junior company, a company within the Group that has been run by apprentices for more than 15 years. In addition to a high-quality and comprehensive training program, they are responsible for their own company and thus get to know the meaning of corporate strategy and a functioning value chain from a completely different perspective. The "learning by doing" method not only promotes the professional qualification and competence of the next generation, but also creativity and team spirit. The trainees also take part in various events and represent the company to the outside world during plant tours.

"The new apprentices do not only become part of a great team. Above all, they get a really good training at UZIN UTZ. Only last year, one of them was not only awarded the grade 'Very Good' by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce as a top trainee, but also received the award for the best in Baden-Württemberg in her subject chemistry", says board member Julian Utz.