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Germany apprenticeship expansion August/September 2026

Overview

The apprenticeship drive that began in July continued through August and into September 2026. Municipal administrations in Göttingen, Rüsselsheim, Meppen, Frankenthal, and Sylt, alongside firms like Stadtwerke Jena and Ratiodata, established sizable cohorts. In the banking sector, Volksbank Köln-Bonn, Volksbank Oberberg, and VR RegionalBank launched new training cycles to secure qualified talent and address the regional ‘Abi-Lücke’.

As the vocational year progressed, several large-scale intakes were reported. Wuppertaler Stadtwerke (WSW) welcomed 47 apprentices across 15 professions, and the L. I. T. Gruppe started with 41 recruits in Brake. The Glöckle Group in Schweinfurt also added 16 new staff members, while Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Bayern Mitte began training for 17 apprentices and two dual students. In Jena, 35 trainees started across 18 disciplines, including emergency services and forestry. Public administration offices in Pfaffenhofen, Attendorn, Ravensburg, Traunstein, and the Regierungspräsidium in Darmstadt also welcomed new candidates and volunteers.

By mid-September, local government administrations continued welcoming new cohorts. In Leutkirch, Mayor Hans-Jörg Henle welcomed six apprentices specializing in administrative services, tourism, and leisure, alongside students in Public Management. In Schweinfurt, District Administrator Florian Töpper welcomed nine trainees and students to the Landratsamt Schweinfurt, focusing on areas such as financial administration, public safety, and environmental law.

In the private sector, the R+S Group implemented a phased intake of 47 apprentices and dual students across locations including Fulda and Leipzig. Other companies also commenced training, including TQ-Group with 18 new apprentices, Sparkasse Ingolstadt Eichstätt with 29 newcomers, Uzin Utz, Überlandwerk Rhön, and Radlmaier. Additionally, Hettich welcomed 56 trainees and students, including 48 individuals in Ostwestfalen and eight in Frankenberg, utilizing orientation activities such as a four-day sailing trip to foster integration.

Entities

Anna-Lena Offers · TQ-Group · Anita Schneider · German Federal Employment Agency · AGV Bau Saar

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] 34 new apprentices started at technotrans in 2026.
[● 2 SOURCES] 18 of the new apprentices began at the Sassenberg headquarters.
[● 2 SOURCES] Technotrans currently has 112 apprentices across the group.
[● 2 SOURCES] Two dual‑study students are former technotrans apprentices.
[● 2 SOURCES] Technotrans offers training in 25 different specialties, including five dual‑study programmes.
[● 2 SOURCES] Apprentices also began at Meinerzhagen, Bad Doberan and Baden‑Baden locations.
[● 2 SOURCES] The apprenticeship year for some locations starts on 1 September.
[● 2 SOURCES] Technotrans announced an official Instagram career profile for recruitment.
[● 2 SOURCES] WSW is training 47 new apprentices for the 2026 term. supertipp-online.de
[● 2 SOURCES] Five additional apprentices are being trained in cooperation with AWG mbH Wuppertal and Wupperverband. supertipp-online.de
[○ 1 SOURCE] Grümel started training 21 apprentices in early August across multiple departments.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Heurich GmbH & Co. KG welcomed 20 new apprentices on 1 August 2026.

Timeline

6 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Hettich welcomes 56 new trainees for 2026
Hettich has started its 2026 training year by welcoming 56 new apprentices and dual-study students across its Ostwestfalen and Frankenberg locations.
13 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
German local administrations welcome new vocational trainees
Local administrations in Leutkirch and Schweinfurt, Germany, have welcomed new groups of apprentices and students into various public service and administrative training programs.
26 days ago

[BUSINESS] 10 sources
Germany: Various companies and cities launch 2026 vocational training programs
Numerous German organizations, including the City of Heilbronn and various private companies, have commenced their 2026 vocational training and dual study programs for new apprentices.
27 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
German municipal utilities expand vocational training programs
German municipal utilities WEMAG Netz GmbH and Stadtwerke Amberg are onboarding new apprentices in technical and administrative roles to combat skilled labor shortages.
29 days ago

[BUSINESS] 15 sources
Germany sees widespread start to 2026 vocational training year
Numerous German organizations, including local governments, utilities, and private companies, have launched their 2026 vocational training and dual study programs for new apprentices.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
German local administrations report updates on vocational training
German local administrations in Gießen and Kitzingen report updates on vocational training, including new trainees starting and graduates securing permanent roles.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
DAW SE expands workforce with 25 new apprentices and dual students
As German companies struggle with demographic shifts and changing trainee expectations, DAW SE has onboarded 25 new apprentices and dual students to secure its future skilled workforce.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Volksbank Oberberg welcomes 14 new apprentices
Volksbank Oberberg has started vocational training programs for 14 new apprentices following an introductory week of workshops.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
NGG reports over 2,200 apprenticeship vacancies in Hannover and Celle
NGG says over 2,200 apprenticeship spots are still open in Hannover and Kreis Celle, urging youths to secure contracts with tariff‑wage employers and check for trainee representation.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 20 sources
German firms begin new apprenticeship cohorts across multiple regions
German companies and municipalities launched new apprenticeship programmes, hiring dozens of trainees in banking, industry, logistics, energy and public service, while agencies report hundreds of vacant slots.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Volksbank launches new apprenticeship cohorts in Cologne, Bonn and Haltern
Volksbank Köln Bonn starts 24 apprentices in 2026 amid an “Abi‑Lücke,” while four Haltern trainees begin at the Westmünsterland branch.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Technotrans launches 34‑person apprenticeship cohort in Germany
Technotrans started its 2026 apprenticeship with 34 trainees in Germany, including 18 at Sassenberg, expanding to Meinerzhagen, Bad Doberan and Baden‑Baden, and now has 112 apprentices overall.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 17 sources
German firms and municipalities welcome dozens of new apprentices
German municipalities and companies launched new apprenticeship programmes in August, hiring dozens of trainees across administration, IT, technical and environmental fields.
2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
German Construction Companies Boost Apprentice Training Programs
Knauf Trockenbau ran apprenticeship courses in Saarland, while Siegenia invested millions in new training facilities in Wilnsdorf and Velbert to modernize German construction apprenticeships.
2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
German firms Bürkert and VR Bank launch apprenticeship programs for dozens of trainees
Bürkert and VR Bank in Germany launched apprenticeship programmes for 46 and 18 trainees respectively, emphasizing vocational pathways for youth.
3 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Germany's Frankfurt and Freiburg unveil new affordable housing for apprentices
Frankfurt and Freiburg launch affordable dormitory projects for apprentices, offering low‑cost rooms and company‑sponsored leases to ease housing shortages and boost training recruitment.

Sources

about-drinks.com · abz-bau-saar.de · artikel-presse.de · attendorner-geschichten.de · ausbadhonnef.de · baustoff-partner.de · blomberg-voices.de · boden-wand-decke.de · burgwedel-aktuell.de · celleheute.de · cnnmoney.ch · deinjena.de · deutscherpresseindex.de · diebildschirmzeitung.de · dorsten-online.de · dorstenerzeitung.de · earthisland.co.uk · eifeler-presse-agentur.de · elk-wue.de · entrup119.de · freundin.de · gemeinde-sylt.de · goettingen.de · handwerksblatt.de · hattyfashions.com · heilbronn-marketing.de · heinsberg-magazin.de · hier-luebeck.de · hk-magazin.com · immittelstand.de · in-direkt.de · journal-lokal.de · kahlgruender.de · kfz-betrieb.vogel.de · kompetenzzentrum-duesseldorf.de · landkreis-pfaffenhofen.de · lkgi.de · lokalo.de · lokalstimme.de · mittelstandcafe.de · mittendrin-kassel.de · mkk-echo.de · mrn-news.de · nachrichten-kl.de · nachrichten-regional.de · neue-pressemitteilungen.de · newsallianz.de · newsonline24.net

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