A Special Start for Apprentices at NOSTA Group

For many young people, the start of their apprenticeship is the start of a new phase in their lives with many challenges. To make this transition as smooth as possible, we rely on a carefully planned onboarding program. In this interview, our Apprenticeship Officer Alischa Reitz explains why this step is so important to us.

Alischa, we welcomed a total of 22 new apprentices in 2024 who went through a special onboarding program. Can you tell us more about this?

Alischa Reitz: Sure, of course! We put a lot of focus on ensuring that new apprentices get off to a good start in our company. That's why we developed a three-day onboarding program that gives all new apprentices the opportunity to get to know each other and NOSTA Group.

What exactly happens during these three days?

Alischa Reitz: In 2024, we spent the first day and a half at Hof Schlamann in Lengerich. The initial focus there was on the values and the corporate culture of NOSTA Group. It is important to us that apprentices understand what we stand for as a company. We also provided training that focused on communication by email, on the phone and in face-to-face meetings. Good communication is essential in the logistics industry.

What happened after that?

Alischa Reitz: We then visited several of our branches in the Osnabrück region together, including our warehouse location in Ladbergen and the container terminal in Osnabrück. This gave our young talents practical insights into various areas right at the start of their training and allowed them to experience first-hand just how diverse our industry is.

That sounds like a very comprehensive and perhaps also demanding program. Why is this joint onboarding so important to NOSTA Group?

Alischa Reitz: The first few days in a new company can be very overwhelming. The apprentices experience a completely new environment and get to know lots of new people very quickly. We make these first steps easier with our joint onboarding. This gives them time to settle in and develop a sense of community before they immerse themselves in their daily work. This not only strengthens the team spirit, but also makes it easier to get started in the field.

Why did we opt for this type of three-day onboarding?

Alischa Reitz: We have learned from our experiences in recent years and have constantly adapted and developed our program. We want to ensure that our trainees feel they are in good hands right from the start and get a clear overview of our company and their tasks.

How do apprentices react to the program?

Alischa Reitz: The reactions are generally positive. Many really appreciate the fact that they are not thrown in at the deep end. Instead, they are given time to settle in and build up a network within the company. Getting to know each other is also well received. It helps everyone to make contacts quickly and feel part of the team.

Alischa, thank you very much for these insights!