Finance-based and vocational education program
Sparkasse Essen Announces Modern Banker Apprenticeship Program
Sparkasse Essen, a leading savings bank in Germany, has announced a unique opportunity for aspiring bankers. The modern banker apprenticeship program offers a combination of practical and theoretical learning, providing a solid foundation for a career in the financial sector.
What's on Offer
The apprenticeship offers interesting tasks in customer care, advice, and sales across various business areas of the savings bank, including investment, account management, credit sales, real estate financing, accounting, and control. The apprentice will earn over 1,100 euros per month from the first year of apprenticeship.
Earn While You Learn
This integrated apprenticeship and bachelor's program offers an "earn while you learn" model. Students gain a formal academic qualification enriched with essential practical skills and professional experience in the banking and finance sectors. This approach improves employability by enabling immediate application of theory to practice and networking within the financial industry.
Program Structure
The program combines practical and theoretical learning, with students spending time at the savings bank and attending classes at the University of Finance and Management. The apprenticeship can last from 1 to 5 years, depending on the level and program design.
Requirements
Candidates need to have completed secondary education with qualifications acceptable to university entry. Applicants should be capable of managing work and study simultaneously. Banks and universities may require aptitude tests, interviews, or evidence of motivation for banking careers.
Application Process
Interested applicants can apply quickly and easily via the "Now Apply" button on the Sparkasse Essen website. The apprenticeship is for a banker (m/f/d) and lasts for 2.5 years. The savings bank will release the apprentice for presence and exam dates and cover the tuition fees for the Bachelor's degree.
Contact Information
For questions about the apprenticeship and application, you can contact Christoph Höing, Justus Neuendorf, Nina Knaup, or Theresa Heitkamp at Sparkasse Essen. The email address for apprenticeship inquiries is [email protected]. The contact numbers are 0201 103-2023, 0201 103-2026, 0201 103-2028, and 0201 103-2025.
Additional Opportunities
After the apprenticeship, there are individual training opportunities. The apprenticeship takes place at a savings bank and Robert-Schuman vocational college in Essen. There are a total of 12 job openings available.
Eligibility
The apprentice must have a general university entrance qualification and an interest in digital media. Applicants should have the ability to manage work and study simultaneously and possess a strong motivation for a career in the banking sector.
For precise program details such as exact courses or admission criteria for the University of Finance and Management, it would be advisable to consult the university's official course catalog or contact their admissions office directly.
- The modern banker apprenticeship program, run by Sparkasse Essen, offers a combination of practical and theoretical learning, making it a perfect opportunity for those interested in both education and self-development in the field of business and finance.
- This unique apprenticeship program in online education provides an "earn while you learn" model, allowing students to gain a formal academic qualification and essential practical skills, while also accumulating professional experience in the banking and finance sectors.
- To qualify for the banker apprenticeship program, candidates are required to have completed secondary education with qualifications acceptable to university entry and show evidence of motivation for banking careers, as well as the ability to manage work and study simultaneously.
