On 1 August, the new training year also began at Saarpfalz-Kreis. The various tasks of the district administration require ambitious and committed junior staff who are open to established structures, but who are also happy to contribute their own ideas as their expertise increases. It is important to live the service concept.
Sema Ababneh, Emma Emich, Sebastian Gaube and Niklas Gehl, who are embarking on a career as civil servants in the higher civil service, are following this path. Melissa Hoffmann, Nausikaa-Lea Stumpf and Jan Wolf decided to train as administrative assistants and impressed the district's selection process. Lukas Ruf is being trained as an IT specialist for system integration and Jarno Bubel wants to gain new experience as a specialised secondary school trainee in the 2025/2026 school year.
As part of the official welcome event, the newcomers were able to enjoy a "fair breakfast" for the first time, which Fair Trade Officer Beate Ruffing combined with information on fair trade products. After breakfast together, the ice was broken and nothing stood in the way of a relaxed get-together with District Administrator Frank John. He gave everyone a warm welcome, including the second and third-year apprentices and the youth and apprentice representatives. The District Administrator talked about his professional career and did not conceal the fact that he also worked in the Saarpfalz district's treasury department many years ago before returning to his role as District Administrator.
"You will quickly learn about the responsibilities of the district and may even be amazed at the wide range of tasks. You will work together with colleagues to improve the quality of life of our citizens, whom we support as a public service provider - as soon as they come into the world and also when they leave it again. Approach your tasks with a healthy dose of self-confidence and an open mind. Curiosity and commitment are also good prerequisites for a successful apprenticeship, in which I naturally wish you a lot of fun," emphasised District Administrator Frank John in his speech. He also made it clear that he could also be approached in the corridor if he had any questions. "If I have an answer ready, I'll give it, and if I don't, I'm sure I know someone who does," said the District Administrator with a smile.
Andreas Motsch, Head of the Security and Order Division, and Christian Janishek, Head of Human Resources and Internal Services, also wished the trainees an exciting and instructive training period, during which they would benefit from valuable, practical experience.
In a short round of introductions, the trainees talked about their previous experiences, emphasising once again that many paths can lead to the administrative service. Whether former professional soldier, recent high school graduate or student and experienced professional: they have all seized the opportunity to embark on a new career path that will enrich them with equally new expertise.
District Administrator Frank John did not fail to thank training manager Maren Kanzlirsch and her team from the Human Resources and Internal Services department as well as all the other helpers for organising and running the varied welcome day. Finally, the programme also included a PowerPoint presentation on the administrative structure and a digital Saarpfalz district rally with the "Actionbound" app. Photo: Sandra Brettar