Post-school transition: The role of an employment agency in securing a young woman her ideal career position
In the heart of Germany, a young woman named Lilli Balles embarked on a journey that led her from the bustling halls of a large bakery chain to the human resources department of Berry - Zeller Plastik.
Initially pursuing a dual business administration degree in food management, Lilli found herself dissatisfied with the practical phase and decided to drop out after a year. Taking a half-year break to travel and find herself, Lilli's mother suggested speaking to Dietmar Bauer from the Federal Employment Agency.
Dietmar, a career counselor with over 20 years of experience, recognized Lilli's potential and mediated a contact to Berry - Zeller Plastik. This company, known for its close cooperation with schools, offering internships, and utilising social media to reach potential trainees, proved to be the perfect fit.
Lilli attributes her success to the counseling she received from the Federal Employment Agency. Dietmar, with his unique approach to career guidance, wearing "two pairs of glasses" to consider both the individual's skills and the needs of companies, played a pivotal role in this journey.
Lilli was able to shorten her training period due to her prior education, starting on January 1, 2023. She completed her training as an industrial business management assistant at Berry - Zeller Plastik in Zell an der Mosel with impressive results.
Lilli's story serves as a testament that dropping out of university is not a dead end. She found success through her training at Berry - Zeller Plastik, a company that reported a shift in the job market, with traditional job profiles changing significantly and new opportunities emerging.
The Federal Employment Agency, more than just a placement office, acts as an important partner for those seeking their way in the changing world of work and for companies that need qualified and motivated employees. The benefits of career guidance provided by the Agency, as shown in Lilli's success story, include personalized support in choosing suitable vocational training, access to innovative career guidance services, and facilitation of access to internships and trainee vacancies that lead to successful career entry.
The Agency focuses on drawing attention to vocational education opportunities for various groups, ensuring inclusive support for people with disabilities and those with caregiving responsibilities. This comprehensive career guidance helps individuals like Lilli Balles successfully transition from education to employment by making them aware of and connecting them to relevant training and job opportunities within the German labor market.
Berry - Zeller Plastik, one of the largest employers in the Cochem/Zell region with around 500 employees, is a shining example of a company that values diversity and offers flexible training options. Lilli's success in her training is attributed to her practical learning style and prior knowledge from her studies and Abitur.
In a world where the job market is constantly evolving, the story of Lilli Balles serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration. It highlights the importance of career guidance, vocational training, and the partnership between individuals and organisations like the Federal Employment Agency and Berry - Zeller Plastik in navigating this ever-changing landscape.
[1] Source: Federal Employment Agency's website and various news articles on Lilli Balles' success story.
- Lilli Balles, despite dropping out of university, found success through the career guidance provided by the Federal Employment Agency, which facilitated her training as an industrial business management assistant at Berry - Zeller Plastik.
- Berry - Zeller Plastik, a company known for its cooperation with schools, internships, and significant use of social media to reach potential trainees, provided Lilli with the perfect platform for her career development and personal growth.
- The Federal Employment Agency, acting as a partner for those seeking their way in the changing world of work, offers personalized support in choosing suitable vocational training, access to innovative career guidance services, and facilitation of access to internships and trainee vacancies that lead to successful career entry.