Retail Apprenticeship Programme for Abitur Graduates

PENNY's programme for Abitur graduates prepares you for a management role in about 3 years without university study. You earn a retail qualification after 18 months. With good results, you spend another 18 months earning a state-certified advanced trade qualification and completing AEVO instructor training.

• The programme prepares you for a management role at PENNY in about 3 years, without university study.
• Three qualifications in one programme: You earn your first qualification in retail management in just 18 months. With good results, you spend another 18 months earning the state-certified Handelsfachwirt advanced trade qualification and completing AEVO instructor training.
• Good to know: The qualification is at the same level as a bachelor's degree, level 6 of the European Qualifications Framework.
• You manage the flow of goods in the store, as well as storage and stock checks.
• You help customers in the store and give them practical support.
• You work in a strong team and gain your first experience of managing staff.

• You have an Abitur or a subject-specific university entrance qualification in business, including the practical component.
• You are confident and self-assured and have strong communication skills.
• You are assertive and have good organisational skills.
• You are reliable and enjoy taking responsibility.