The programme has many benefits for students who enroll: z three years of training by a mentor who gives them guidance and moral support; z a monthly grant of 200 lei; z lunch worth 15 Ron offered during the training period; z transport provided from the declared address to the place of practice and back; z international professional certification; z the possibility of employment in our stores immediately after graduation. Roxana BĂLAȘA Dual Education Training Specialist Dual vocational training programme, School of Books and Crafts Since its first edition in 2017, the dual vocational training programme School of Books and Crafts, based on the German method, combines theory and practice in a balanced way. The programme lasts three years and is supported by PENNY in partnership with 9 high schools across the country. We are proud with more than 77 students registered from all over the country. Upon completion of the courses, students receive an internationally recognised diploma in retail industry of trader-salesperson, as well as the opportunity to become our colleague. Everything takes place under the close supervision of the German-Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. We are pleased to report that 53% of the graduating class of 2022 became our coworkers. Initial number of pupils Number of pupils 2022 Retention rate Generation IV – 2020 38 26 69% Generation V – 2021 22 17 77% Generation VI – 2022 30 28 93% The year 2022 was the 6th year of the project in which we recorded: z 77 students enrolled; z implementation in 9 cities in Romania; z 1 or 2 stores in each participating city; z 16 primary mentors and 16 secondary mentors, with two employees trained in each store to guide the students' work. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND BUSINESS SUSTAINABLE ASSORTMENT ENERGY, CLIMATE AND RESOURCES EMPLOYEES AND SOCIETY REPORT ASSURANCE GRI & SASB INDEX
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