Training manager Viktoria Schwarz answers questions about working with apprentices.
Vöcklabruck. Viktoria Schwarz, head of training at Hawle, in an interview with apprentice editor Anika Staufer.
Why did you choose an apprenticeship as an industrial clerk at HAWLE?
Schwarz: I always knew that I wanted to work in the office. My sister, who started an apprenticeship as an office clerk in front of me, also inspired me. It was not a difficult decision that I start my apprenticeship at Hawle – here you are valued and do not feel like a number. You also have a future -proof space in the company.
What was special about your training?
As an industrial clerk, you go through a so-called rotation plan and get insights into almost all areas. This understands the relationships in the company better and gets many colleagues: know better inside. The good communication with my instructor was special for me, and I was able to contact her at any time with all topics both professionally and privately.
What was the best experience during apprenticeship?
I had the most fun on our annual apprenticeship trips, which were also a team building experience. If I had to name a specific experience, it would be the day on which I received the promise for the takeover after the apprenticeship in the area of human resources.
How did you become an apprenticeship instructor?
After the apprenticeship examination, I started in the area of human resources. Over time, I have taken on more and more tasks and responsibility within the commercial apprenticeship training, because due to my own apprenticeship I have a good overview of the entire training with a high practical relevance. In the meantime I have completed several training courses, right down to the qualified apprentice instructor. I am very happy to have taken this path because I have a lot of fun working with young people and I like to teach them something new and accompany them in their development.
What do you value in apprenticeship training?
It is important to me to be at eye level with my apprentices. Due to the low age difference and my own experiences from my apprenticeship, I can do it quite well. I attach great importance to honest and open communication as well as respectful handling. Above all, however, the apprentices should enjoy their work – hence my motto “Training is fun”.
By apprentice editor Anika Staufer
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