Coroplast Global | News | 05 Aug 2025 Welcome Aboard: Apprentice Onboarding 2025
That’s how the 2025 apprenticeship year kicked off.
The Coroplast Group places great importance on a supportive environment and personal connections – because apprenticeship here means more than just knowledge transfer. Developing young talent is a core part of our company culture and a key building block for our shared future.
That’s why the new apprentices had the chance to meet the training team and apprentices from advanced years several weeks before the official start. Through a scavenger hunt, creative challenges, and a shared lunch, they made their first connections and built a genuine sense of team spirit. This successful kickoff eased the transition from school to working life and made the start of the three-day onboarding program all the more seamless.
Day one: Welcome to the Team
The onboarding program kicked off with a warm welcome for the new apprentices at our headquarters in Wuppertal. After a brief introduction round and an overview of the Coroplast Group presented by the training team, the focus was on helping everyone settle in and get oriented.
The apprentices received their work clothing, professional employee photos were taken, and a safety briefing covered the essential basics for daily work. The kickoff was rounded off with an IT session where all necessary systems – such as laptops and iPads – were set up to ensure a smooth start with digital tools and processes from day one in their departments.
Day 2: Finding Your Role and Moving Forward Together
On the second day, the focus was on understanding individual roles and managing mutual expectations. In a workshop, the apprentices actively explored what they expect from their training and, conversely, what their colleagues and the Coroplast Group expect from them. Together with the training team, they developed a clear picture of how to build a successful and constructive collaboration over the coming years.
Another highlight was writing a letter to their future selves – a creative exercise in self-reflection and setting personal goals at the start of their apprenticeship.
To recharge and boost energy, the group then went on an outing to SportsUp, Coroplast Group’s official fitness partner. There, the apprentices got insights not only into the free training programs available to all employees but also into the wide range of health initiatives organized and supported by the company.
The day wrapped up with a practical workshop on essential digital tools used in everyday work. The apprentices received hands-on training in Microsoft Teams and Outlook—both key communication platforms within the company.
Day 3: Insights, Teamwork, and Looking Ahead
On the third day, the apprentices started with a change of scenery: they met at Coroplast Tape’s new logistics center on Heinz-Fangman-Straße. After an exciting tour of the modern TAPE HUB, they moved into the meeting rooms.
In the interactive workshop “Teamwork at Coroplast,” the apprentices engaged creatively with this core company value. In small groups, they designed visual representations – such as drawings, crests, logos, or mottos – that expressed how they want to be perceived as a team and what successful collaboration means to them. They then presented their ideas and shared their thoughts with one another.
Another highlight was the introduction to the SimpleClub learning platform, which complements vocational school with digital learning videos, exercises, and tools on a wide range of training topics – compact, practical, and available anytime.
A Successful Start
With the onboarding program complete, the first step is done—now begins an exciting journey full of challenges, learning opportunities, and chances for personal growth. The Coroplast Group looks forward to fresh ideas, new perspectives, and the shared path with tomorrow’s experts.
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