{"id":8019,"date":"2024-12-03T11:35:08","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T10:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nordzucker.com\/en\/?page_id=8019"},"modified":"2025-07-06T14:30:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T12:30:53","slug":"trainee-programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nordzucker.com\/en\/people-at-nordzucker\/apprenticeships\/trainee-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Trainee programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We\u00b4ll be EVEN BETTER with you&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"py-4 text-xl leading-8\">\n\tIf, after graduating, you are interested in a varied career start at one of the world&#8217;s leading sugar companies, we are the right choice for you: our tailor-made trainee programme at Nordzucker is waiting for you!<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The programme is designed to last two years, with you getting to know a new field within our company every three months (Operations, Engineering &amp; Technology and Agri). You will also change locations and experience a production site live during the campaign when sugar is being produced from sugar beet between September and January.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nordzucker.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/nordzucker_trainee-programme_teamevent.jpg\" class=\"max-w-full\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"italic text-sm mt-1\">\n\t\t\tTrainee events are a great opportunity to exchange ideas away from the desk. \t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what to expect in our two-year trainee programme:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>First year: basics and networks<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first year, you will learn the basics and will build up valuable networks within the company. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Internal <strong>training<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>in sugar technology <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal development (e.g. horse-assisted training)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regular trainee events<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Factory tours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meetings and exchanges with the Executive Board and top management<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the entire trainee programme, you will have a mentor and professional support at your side at all times. Intensive exchange and regular feedback discussions are an important part of the programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Second year: specialisation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The second year focuses on your individual and professional development. You prepare for a potential target position. Highlights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Participation in a sugar seminar at the Technische Universit\u00e4t (TU) Berlin for a comprehensive overview of sugar technologies and production<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indivvidual training and education in people management, such as team or employee leadership, communication and collaboration<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International campaign developement as the crowning glory<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Voices from our company<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"carousel\">\n\n  <div class=\"relative overflow-hidden\">\n\n    <!-- Carousel -->\n    <div class=\"aspect-[3\/2]\">\n      <amp-base-carousel\n        id=\"carousel_669\"\n        layout=\"fill\"\n        controls=\"never\"\n        auto-advance=\"true\"\n        auto-advance-interval=\"5000\"\n        loop=\"true\"\n        role=\"region\"\n        aria-label=\"Image carousel\"\n        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This gives one the opportunity to work in a wide range of areas \u2013 from direct work in the factory during the campaign to administrative departments such as GoGreen or Investments &amp; Maintenance. My next stop is \u00d6rtofta.&#8221;              <\/div>\n    \n              <!-- Button -->\n                          <\/li>\n                      <li\n              class=\"pl-0 m-0 col-start-1 col-end-1 row-start-1 row-end-1 hidden\"\n              option=\"1\"\n                          >\n      \n              <!-- Title -->\n                              <p class=\"text-lg font-bold mb-1\">Joel Pilz, trainee in Production, Engineering &amp; Technology<\/p>\n                            <div class=\"\">\n              \u201cI have been part of the trainee programme since 2024 and I am convinced of the tailor-made format of the programme. I really like the regular exchange of experiences with the other trainees and for me it is an opportunity to support each other on a professional level. I also appreciate the regular sparring with my mentor on professional topics.&#8221;              <\/div>\n    \n              <!-- Button -->\n                          <\/li>\n                      <li\n              class=\"pl-0 m-0 col-start-1 col-end-1 row-start-1 row-end-1 hidden\"\n              option=\"2\"\n                          >\n      \n              <!-- Title -->\n                              <p class=\"text-lg font-bold mb-1\">Simone Junge-Loose coordinates  the trainee programme<\/p>\n                            <div class=\"\">\n              \u201cOur trainee programme is a great opportunity for young professionals to enter the world of business. As the programme coordinator, the development and individual support of each trainee is very important to me. We create a strong community in which our trainees can be supported and optimally prepared for their future position as a specialist or manager.\u201d              <\/div>\n    \n              <!-- Button -->\n                          <\/li>\n                  <\/ul>\n      <\/amp-selector>\n\n      <!-- Indicators -->\n              <amp-selector\n          id=\"indicators_669\"\n          class=\"indicators absolute inset-x-0 bottom-0 p-3 lg:p-4\"\n          layout=\"container\"\n          on=\"select:carousel_669.goToSlide(index=event.targetOption)\">\n          <ul class=\"flex justify-center space-x-3 list-none\">\n                          <li class=\"rounded-full h-3 w-3 border-2 border-neutral-inverse\"\n                 selected                option=\"0\">\n              <\/li>\n                          <li class=\"rounded-full h-3 w-3 border-2 border-neutral-inverse\"\n                                option=\"1\">\n              <\/li>\n                          <li class=\"rounded-full h-3 w-3 border-2 border-neutral-inverse\"\n                                option=\"2\">\n              <\/li>\n                      <\/ul>\n        <\/amp-selector>\n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure>\n            <amp-iframe\n            width=\"16\"\n            height=\"9\"\n            layout=\"responsive\"\n            sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin\"\n            style=\"border: 0;\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/vlarale4mb\"\n            frameborder=\"0\"\n            allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\n        <\/amp-iframe>\n        \t\t\t<figcaption class=\"italic text-sm mt-2\">\n\t\t\t<p>Our trainee Jana Heublein (first trainee year) provides an insight into her everyday work in Production, Engineering &amp; Technology.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure>\n            <amp-iframe\n            width=\"16\"\n            height=\"9\"\n            layout=\"responsive\"\n            sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin\"\n            style=\"border: 0;\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/v.imgi.no\/gdvmlendje\"\n            frameborder=\"0\"\n            allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\n        <\/amp-iframe>\n        \t\t\t<figcaption class=\"italic text-sm mt-2\">\n\t\t\t<p><i>Manuel Hein, also a Production, Engineering &amp; Technology trainee in his second year, explains what the trainee programme at Nordzucker means to him.<\/i><\/p>\n\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Interested? 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