Retail Apprenticeship Programme for Abitur Graduates

PENNY's programme for Abitur graduates prepares you for a management role in about three years without attending university. You gain a retail sales management qualification and, with good performance, continue towards a state-certified trade management qualification and an AEVO trainer qualification.

• The programme prepares you for a management role at PENNY in about 3 years, without attending university.
• Three qualifications in one programme: you earn your first qualification in retail sales management in just 18 months. If you perform well, you spend another 18 months working towards a state-certified trade management qualification and complete AEVO training to become a vocational trainer.
• 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 stock storage and checks.
• You help our 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 present yourself confidently and have strong communication skills.
• You are assertive and have good organisational skills.
• You are reliable and enjoy taking responsibility.