From the introduction of our own interactive apprentice app, to the acquisition of a state-of-the-art 3D printer for efficient training in practice, to the extensive expansion of the range of personality-building seminars - apprenticeship training at Getzner is a living system that is constantly evaluated and further developed. "Direct feedback from apprentices as well as trainers plays a particularly important role here, as it allows those responsible for apprenticeships to examine the measures put in place from different perspectives and optimize them as needed," explains Perrine Getzner, Head of Apprenticeship Training.

Since the company appears quite inconspicuous from the outside, our company has recently been presenting itself up close to apprenticeship seekers with the digital "360 Tour" - including VR glasses at events such as apprentice fairs. "From the Vorwerk to the laboratory - with the help of drone footage and exclusive video insights, we offer detailed glimpses into all areas of our operation. This allows interested parties to investigate and examine the workplace where they may work in the future."

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One of the biggest projects that has been successfully completed in the course of the digitization efforts, despite all the pandemic odds, is the "Getzner Videobot." "The bot offers apprenticeship seekers and interested parties uncomplicated, anonymous access to both the company and the apprenticeship itself," informs the head of apprenticeship training, adding, "Of course, our apprentices - our skilled workers of the future - did not miss the opportunity to actively participate in the planning and implementation: In the form of virtual avatars, Chiara and Mathias personally accompany users through the diverse Getzner world."

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From the application and admission process to explanations of the individual apprenticeships and important information on salary, bonuses and social benefits - the likeable avatars take a detective's look behind the scenes. They answer all questions and provide interested parties not only with unadulterated detailed insights into everyday working life at Getzner Textil, but also with information about the importance of apprenticeship training for the successful family-owned company. The bot is, of course, constantly fed with the latest and most exciting content relating to the textile company.

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