Abiturient Program for Retail Management Specialist Apprenticeship 2027

In the three-year Abiturient program, you are prepared for a management position in retail – without a university degree but with an equivalent qualification (EQF level 6). You complete practical training in Takko stores (customer advice, product knowledge, presentation, checkout, inventory, personnel management) and theoretical block lessons at the Takko Fashion Academy near Hanover. The goal is a triple IHK certification: Retail Merchant, Retail Management Specialist, and Trainer Aptitude.

Practical training in Takko stores: customer advice, product knowledge, merchandise presentation, checkout operation, inventory, personnel management; theoretical training in block lessons at Takko Fashion Academy; preparation for store management, staff leadership and personnel management.

Abitur or full technical college entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife) – university dropouts welcome; sense of responsibility and enjoyment of independent work; willingness to learn and motivation to develop; team spirit, enjoyment of contact with people and fashion.

Three IHK qualifications (Retail Merchant, Retail Management Specialist, Trainer Aptitude); nationwide welcome event for all new apprentices; varied and responsible tasks; personal support, intensive coaching and exam preparation; attractive apprenticeship pay, holiday and Christmas bonuses, and under certain conditions rent or travel subsidies; six weeks of vacation per year; secure job, very good chances of permanent employment and diverse career prospects; 20% staff discount at Takko, discounted access to gyms (e.g. McFit) and more benefits.