On August 1, 2025, seven new apprentices and dual students began their careers at LIS Logistische Informationssysteme GmbH in Greven. According to the company, the newcomers include three prospective IT system management clerks, two future IT specialists for system integration, one apprentice, and one dual student specializing in IT application development.
The software provider currently employs a total of 20 apprentices and dual students. According to the company, which is based in Westphalia, it has been specifically training young professionals for several years to meet long-term staffing needs. The majority of the trainees are taken on in a regular employment relationship after successfully completing their training.
"We are very proud to be able to fill all
training positions with committed and talented young professionals again this year," says Franziska Stockheim, head of the human resources department at LIS Logistische Informationssysteme GmbH, and adds, "This strengthens our position as an attractive employer in the region — especially for young people, to whom we can offer diverse career prospects."
Structured Entry into the Company
On the first day of training, the new employees were greeted with a structured introduction program. According to LIS, this included a welcome by the management, an introduction to the company, and a site tour in Greven. Participants received information about the company culture and prevailing values before engaging with the content in an interactive knowledge format. A joint lunch
facilitated exchange with colleagues from the company.
Subsequently, the new apprentices familiarized themselves with their workplaces and departments. In doing so, they also met their respective teams. According to LIS, they were mentored by employees who themselves completed their training at the company. This aspect facilitates entry and promotes knowledge transfer between generations.
Youth Retention as a Strategic Goal
LIS Logistische Informationssysteme GmbH aims to utilize corporate training as an integral component of its corporate strategy. According to the press release, the HR department emphasizes that training young professionals is "an important key to company success." The high retention rate post-apprenticeship is therefore viewed as a central tool to meet the demand for skilled workers.
The
statement also points out that many employees in the company began their careers with training at LIS. Additionally, the results of the final exams, which were honored by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce North Westphalia, are considered by the company to be an indicator of the quality of the training.
Anchoring at the Greven Location
The start of training also underscores LIS's regional anchoring, according to the company. The Greven location is at the heart of the training concept. Here, young people are to be practically prepared for the profession and introduced to modern IT and logistics solutions. The goal is to integrate qualified young professionals into the company early and bind them for the
