Press Release 6th October 2022

Apprentice welcome days: 700 junior employees start their careers at BILLA

With around 1,800 apprentices and 30,000 employees, the BILLA family is one of the largest employers in the country. In order to give a warm welcome to the new junior staff, BILLA is organising seven welcome events from 5 to 20 October in Vienna, Styria, Carinthia, Upper Austria and Salzburg. The 700 new apprentices get to know their teams during the events.

A group of people, including both adults and young adults, are holding signs with phrases like "#nextbillageneration" and "We build the next generation." They are smiling and posing together indoors, with two banners in the background.

From left: Kurt Aschbacher (BILLA Sales Director), Sandra Kovacs (BILLA HR Management Apprentice & Junior Development), Siegrun Rohrmeister (BILLA HR Business Partner Carinthia/East Tyrol), Irina Zoder (BILLA HR Management Apprentice & Junior Development), Nina Benda (BILLA HR Management Apprentice & Junior Development) and Edelbert Schmelzer (BILLA Sales Manager Carinthia/East Tyrol) were pleased to welcome the new apprentices to the BILLA family. / Copyright: BILLA / Sommeregger-Baurecht, Reproduction for PR purposes free of charge

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At a glance

From 5 October to 20 October, BILLA welcomes its new apprentices throughout Austria.
At seven welcome days, young junior staff get to know the regional sales team and what awaits them in the coming years.
Ten apprenticeships offer a variety of training paths.

The apprentice and junior staff development team, the regional sales team, the works council and the youth council take time on site to accompany the young professionals in their career start. Questions and wishes are addressed to ensure a pleasant start at BILLA.

With around 1,800 apprentices and 30,000 employees, the BILLA family is one of the largest employers in the country. In order to give the new junior staff a warm welcome, BILLA is organising seven welcome events from 5 to 20 October in Vienna, Styria, Carinthia, Upper Austria and Salzburg. The 700 new apprentices will get to know their teams during the events. The apprentice and junior staff development team, the regional sales team, the works council and the youth council of confidence take time on site to accompany the young professionals in their career start. Questions and wishes are addressed to ensure a pleasant start at BILLA.

"On the welcome days, we welcome our 700 junior employees into the BILLA family. There, the apprentices have the opportunity to make initial contacts and get to know their future team personally. As one of the largest employers in Austria, we offer our apprentices quality training in the various specialist areas and a wide range of opportunities for further development," says Harald Mießner, BILLA CEO.

As one of the largest employers in Austria, we offer our apprentices quality training in the various specialist areas and a wide range of opportunities for further development.

Harald Mießner BILLA CEO

The welcome days in the provinces are all about getting to know the BILLA family. The apprentice and junior staff development team provides insights into the company, the various stages during the apprenticeship and the numerous training and further education opportunities. Fun and games will not be neglected either. In the afternoon, different challenges are on the programme, which the apprentices have to complete. A workshop on social media focuses on the correct use of social media and the opportunities but also the dangers on the net. At a photo station, the apprentices have the opportunity to take photos and share the resulting footage with the hashtag #nextbillageneration. The best snapshot will be chosen by the apprentice and young talent promotion team.

"I particularly liked the fact that we were able to ask a lot of questions and learn new things," says apprentice Miriam from Carinthia about her participation in the welcome day. Apprentice Annabelle, also from Carinthia, explains: "I became aware of the apprenticeship at BILLA through a friend. I really enjoy my apprenticeship. I am happy to be here."

Varied apprenticeships for individual personalities

The range of apprenticeships at BILLA and BILLA PLUS is diverse and varied. Around 1,800 apprentices are currently being trained in ten different apprenticeships, such as retail salesperson - with a focus on food, delicatessen, but also with a focus on digital sales. Furthermore, a double apprenticeship as a retail salesperson/office clerk, an apprenticeship as an office clerk or training as a confectioner or food technician and media specialist is also possible. In addition, BILLA as an employer offers attractive benefits such as performance bonuses, apprentice project week, tutoring, internships abroad, additional examination for office clerk, junior management programme and vouchers as well as exciting project weeks. Open positions can be viewed online at the REWE Group Job Exchange.