Apprenticeship

The University of Bremen offers apprenticeships

In cooperation with the Aus- und Fortbildungszentrum of Bremen (AFZ), the University of Bremen trains great young people in various disciplines every year.

The AFZ manages the dual training for the city of Bremen in various fields of activity of the Bremen public service. Among other things, the AFZ uses the workshops and laboratories of the University of Bremen for practical training.

Continue with more information about and insights into the training areas.

 

 

Here you can find our vacant apprenticeship positions for 2024:

Please note: the job postings are only available in German language

The Trainee Podcast

Von der Schule zur Uni

In the podcast, Amelie and Anastasia explain everything about vocational training at the University of Bremen. In addition, the two talk about their everyday training as lab assistants.

Please note: the podcast is in german language 

Fields in which we offer apprenticeship

Eine Auszubildende am Mikroskop

Laboratory occupations

For those interested in science, there are exciting things to discover.

Ein Sortiment von Schraubenziehern.

Crafts

It's not just craftsmanship that's required.

Multicolored pencils.

Service occupations

Wanted: Communicative organizational talents!

A person fixes wires.

Computer science professions

From a tech-savvy computer fan to an university software and IT systems professional.

The most important information at a glance

Variety: interesting, practice-oriented and diverse training in research-related areas.

Inclusion: already in the application process for training positions, the university is committed to the special needs of people with disabilities

Equal opportunities: especially in professions where women are underrepresented, the university tries to increase their number with appropriate measures

Diversity: we welcome all people - regardless of origin, religion, ideology, age, disability or sexual and gender identity

And a lot more:  e.g.  JobTicket for the public transport of VBN and BSAG, cheap food in the Mensa and cafeterias of the Studierendenwerks, access to Hochschulsport, the possibility to attend language courses at Sprachenzentrum

The monthly training allowance for trainees until December 31, 2021 is as follows

in the first year of training 1,036.82 euros 
1,090.96 euros in the second year of training 
1,140.61 euros in the third year of training 
in the fourth year of training 1,209.51 euros

Trainees who are in a training relationship on December 1 are entitled to a special annual payment.

The weekly working time is 39.2 hours and you get 30 days of paid vacation per year.

A completed apprenticeship forms the basis for getting started in the working world.

At the University of Bremen, we do everything we can to give our trainees the best possible training in their chosen profession and to prepare them for their future tasks.

And who knows, perhaps their working life will continue at the university in the profession they have learned directly after the end of their training, because suitable trainees are gladly taken on if possible.

The job portal of the University of Bremen offers an overview of all vacant job positions  .

Application process

Application

The usual application documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, passport photograph, photocopy of the last school report from a general education school, photocopy of certificates of employment and/or internships) should be sent either to:


Training and Further Education Center of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen (AFZ)
Doventorscontrescarpe 172 B
28195 Bremen


or to the address given in the job advertisement.

Training starts on August 1 and September 1 respectively.

The vacant apprenticeship positions are published on the job exchange of the University of Bremen, the career portal of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen and AZUBIYO, among others.

Contact

Information on the application and hiring process at ARC:

Marion Seidel
Phone 0421 361-5330
marion.seidel@afz.bremen.de


Stephan Röhrs
Tel. 0421 361-59987
stephan.roehrs@afz.bremen.de

Information about the University of Bremen:

Silke Heinrich
Tel. 0421 218-60853
silke.heinrich@vw.uni-bremen.de

 

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