A spectacular start for new trainees

Creative gifts for a great start

For many trainees, the first day of training is a mixture of excitement, nervousness and the faint hope that they’ll be able to remember everyone’s names straight away.

With creative and well-thought-out welcome gifts, companies show their appreciation from day one and create a positive start to working life. At the same time, high-quality and sustainable gifts for employees strengthen their sense of belonging to the company and ensure that new trainees feel welcome straight away.
Personalised onboarding gifts on a desk
Visual concept implemented with AI support
Sustainable gift ideas that will be remembered.
Discover our wide range of options for personalised glass bottles as gifts for your staff.
A personalised water bottle with a name on it, sitting on a desk
Visual concept implemented with AI support

Why a good start to an apprenticeship is so important today

Starting an apprenticeship is more than just a new job. New procedures, new colleagues, new responsibilities – and sometimes your first encounter with the legendary “Could you just…?”.

This makes a professional and warm onboarding process all the more important. Companies that create a welcoming atmosphere from day one build trust and foster loyalty to the training organisation right from the start.

A well-thought-out welcome pack conveys:
Appreciation
Attention
Corporate culture
and, best case scenario, a little smile too

Personalised water bottles – practical, sustainable and used every day

Personalised water bottles featuring a logo are a particularly popular gift idea for the start of a training programme. They combine practicality with a high-quality brand image and are a perfect fit for modern companies.

Whether in the office, at vocational college or on the go, personalised water bottles accompany apprentices every day whilst also ensuring a visible brand presence. High-quality glass bottles or durable water bottles come across as significantly more sustainable and of higher quality than traditional promotional items.

And let’s be honest: a high-quality water bottle is usually better received than yet another USB stick from the promotional items drawer.

They also embody key corporate values such as:
Sustainability
Commitment to quality
Modern employer branding

Which gifts are a real hit with apprentices

These days, there is a particular demand for practical, high-quality products that are actually used in everyday life – and that is precisely why water bottles are a top priority for many companies.

Because let’s be honest: you can always use a good-quality water bottle. Whether at the office, at vocational college, on the way to work or at the gym – it often accompanies apprentices throughout the day. It is precisely this practicality that makes it a particularly popular welcome gift.

Furthermore, younger generations today are paying greater attention to sustainability and conscious consumption. Reusable water bottles fit perfectly with this zeitgeist whilst also projecting a modern corporate image.

Personalised solutions are particularly well received, for example those featuring a company logo, a bespoke design or high-quality finishes. This results not only in a practical everyday companion, but also in a product with high brand recognition.
An office worker unscrews a custom-printed bottle at his desk
Visual concept implemented with AI support
A printed glass bottle is included in a wooden welcome box alongside other gifts
Visual concept implemented with AI support

A small gesture with a big impact

Welcome gifts don’t have to be overly large or particularly extravagant. It is often the small, well-thought-out details that leave a lasting positive impression.

A personal welcome letter, a thoughtfully put-together starter pack or practical everyday essentials show new trainees:
“We’re glad you’re here.”

It is exactly this form of appreciation that is becoming increasingly important in recruitment and employee retention. High-quality, sustainable employee gifts help companies to present themselves as modern, attentive and personable.
Conclusion: First impressions count
A successful start to an apprenticeship doesn’t begin with induction; it starts right from the moment the trainee is welcomed on their first day. Creative welcome gifts help companies to welcome new apprentices, bring the corporate culture to life and build a positive connection right from the start.

Personalised and sustainable products such as water bottles offer real added value; they are practical for everyday use, make a high-quality impression and leave a lasting impact. In this way, a small gift can quickly create a positive first impression.