New talent at opta data: training begins in eight professions and degree programmes

From IT specializations to office management to business administration – the new talents cover a broad spectrum. Workshops and training make it easier to get started on the job.

The new apprentices and students of the opta data Group at the start of the 2025 training year in Essen. | Photo: opta data Group
The new apprentices and students of the opta data Group at the start of the 2025 training year in Essen. | Photo: opta data Group

On September 1, 2025, 30 young talents began their training at the opta data Group in Essen. Among them are 20 apprentices and ten students in dual-study programs who are starting their careers in various areas of the company.

Broad range of training opportunities

In total, the corporate group offers twelve different apprenticeships and dual-study programs. This year, the offering focuses on six apprenticeships as well as two degree programs.

“Our young talents are an essential part of the company’s success. Every year, we are delighted to support so many motivated talents as they embark on their careers,”

explains Dr. Jan Helmig, Managing Director of the opta data Group, who personally welcomed the new colleagues on their first day at work.

Focus on IT and commercial occupations

Twelve of the new apprentices have a focus on IT: seven are starting as IT specialists for application development, four as IT specialists for system integration, and one as a management assistant for digitalization management. In the commercial field, three apprentices are training as management assistants in healthcare, four as office management clerks, and one as a management assistant in dialogue marketing. Among the dual-study students, eight have chosen the Business Administration degree program, and a further two Applied Computer Science.

Supporting program for onboarding

At the start of the apprenticeship, the new colleagues go through an orientation week. This includes workshops, training sessions, and getting to know the specialist departments. Throughout the entire apprenticeship period, the trainees are mentored by designated training supervisors.

Company

The opta data Group is a family-owned company headquartered in Essen. It employs more than 3,300 people and provides IT, billing, and financial services for the healthcare sector.

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