AMCON is a nationally operating software specialist in the public transport sector (ÖPNV) for fare management systems. In addition to developing tariff and sales concepts, AMCON creates innovative systems for various sales devices such as smartphones, tablets, ticket machines, as well as mobile and stationary sales terminals.
The 30-member AMCON team is constantly looking for new employees who bring ideas, visions, and strong commitment. Furthermore, there is a strong focus on in-house training. Every year, AMCON offers apprenticeships for “IT specialists with a focus on application development” and dual study programs in “Business Informatics B.Sc.” Additionally, school-accompanying one-year internships are also offered at AMCON.
Those who know their strengths and where they want to go, reach their goals more easily.
This experience has repeatedly proven true during AMCON’s time as a training company. To prepare young people early and systematically for the career choice as an IT specialist in application development or for a dual study program in business informatics, and to promote successful transitions from school to work, AMCON established an internal career orientation program (BOP). This program aims to provide students with career orientation by helping them develop realistic ideas about their own abilities and interests and to gain initial practical experience in the software development field.
Through the “BOP” support program, AMCON wants to give young people the opportunity to orient themselves, pursue achievable goals, and avoid training dropouts. In close cooperation with local schools, the company regularly opens its doors under the motto “Shaping the Future.” Students have the chance to get an impression of the company and the AMCON team. Furthermore, students are actively approached at job fairs such as the Oldenburg Münsterland Job Fair and informed about training occupations — always encouraged to complete a preliminary internship beforehand.
Training coordinator Jens Kuster closely supports his protégés during these internships, teaching them the first theoretical basics of programming and guiding them through smaller projects. A feedback discussion follows, reflecting on the intern’s knowledge, skills, strengths, and weaknesses. It often quickly becomes clear whether the interests and skills fit the training occupation and, if so, whether the dual study program could be an alternative to a pure apprenticeship. To maintain contact with students suitable for the profession, AMCON offers the possibility to work for the company one afternoon per week or during school holidays.
Experience shows that early and intensive support and promotion of students results in future trainees entering their training with good prior knowledge and being more motivated and confident. Additionally, trainees are already familiar with the company philosophy and know the team — a positive side effect that eliminates the adjustment phase.
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