New recruitment at Volksbank in the Bergische Land - fourteen fresh starters join the team

Volksbank in Bergisches Land Welcomes New Apprentices

Volksbank im Bergischen Land, a cooperative bank deeply rooted in the region, has announced the recruitment of new apprentices for the upcoming year. The bank, known for its commitment to honoring long-time employees and supporting new trainees, is eager to welcome the next generation of bank clerks.

The recruitment process is already underway, and interested parties can find all the necessary information on the bank's website. Daphne Alexander, responsible for training at Volksbank, can be reached at Tel. 02191 699-118 or by email at [email protected] for any queries.

The new apprentices, fourteen in number, recently embarked on a two-and-a-half-year journey as bank clerks. They include Edmonde Alija, Ben Blind, Ilvie Ehrsam, Mateusz Falek, David Helwig, Maximiliane Jaenisch, Giron Kramer, Valeria Leonhardt, Paul Ndiezwiadek, Madeleine Ronge, Onurcan Seyhanoglu, Sabina Sultanova, Daniela Walter, and Salma Zalbouti.

The first day of their apprenticeship was marked by a meeting with the board and a rally through the main administration in Remscheid. The newcomers were encouraged by Chairman Andreas Otto and his colleague Henning Wichart to ask questions and not be afraid to make mistakes.

Henning Wichart, who started his career as a Volksbank apprentice 27 years ago, told the new employees that they had chosen a well-established bank that is dedicated to the region and feels like a big family. Chairman Otto echoed these sentiments, expressing optimism about the future of the apprentices who are committed at Volksbank in Bergisches Land.

During their apprenticeship, the apprentices will work in various branches and specialist departments. They will also be accompanied by an internal trainer throughout their training period. The rally was organized by the 2024 apprentice class for the newcomers, providing them with a first insight into the world of Bergisches cooperative bank during the introduction days.

The chairmen and their colleague Christian Fried expressed confidence in the future of the apprentices, emphasizing the bank's commitment to supporting and nurturing its trainees. The new apprentices will be deployed in one of the 20 branches after the introduction days, ready to contribute to the ongoing success of Volksbank im Bergischen Land.