Philipps University of Marburg welcomes 26 new trainees!

Philipps University of Marburg welcomes 26 new trainees!

The Philipps University of Marburg celebrated 26 new trainees in various professional fields on August 22, 2025. At the official event in the presence of Chancellor Claas Cordes and other representatives of the university, the wide variety of training careers on offer was highlighted.

The new trainees will be trained in the professions of architectural draftsman, chemical laboratory technician, specialist for media and information services, IT specialist, precision mechanic, photographer, gardener, administrative assistant and dental assistant. The university administration sees the training of young people as an important investment in the future of the university and the region.

Variety of training offerings

Every year, around 25 people begin vocational training or dual study at Philipps University. In addition to the professions already mentioned, the university offers over a dozen apprenticeships and two dual study programs. The aim is to recruit committed specialists for the different areas of the university. Loud op-marburg.de Around 22,500 students and around 4,300 employees are enrolled at the university.

The training places great value on a well-founded and varied structure. A regular exchange between theory and practice is considered crucial. That's why trainees are regularly recognized for their excellent performance in final exams. The university has also improved its training offerings in recent years to promote the recruitment of young talent. People with disabilities also receive comprehensive training and appropriate support throughout their career.

An integrative framework for trainees

The welcome program included games to get to know each other as well as a question and answer session to give the new trainees valuable insights into the university's structures and contact persons. During his speech, Chancellor Claas Cordes wished the new trainees a successful start and joy on their future journey. These measures show Philipps University's commitment to making apprenticeships and dual study programs transparent and varied.

The dual study program, which has existed in Germany for around 40 years, combines professional practice with academic knowledge. Theory is taught at universities, while practical phases take place in companies. The close integration of training and study content improves practical orientation, which is a decisive advantage for future specialists. In this way, students can quickly apply theoretical knowledge in practice and at the same time acquire important soft skills. This is particularly relevant at a time when the demands on the labor market are constantly increasing bibb.de reported.

The Philipps University of Marburg is an important training company in the region and regularly develops its training offerings in order to meet the requirements of the modern job market. Vacant training positions are announced on our own homepage as well as in regional press reports and at the employment agency.

For those interested, contact information is available on the website. The university would like to ensure that promising applicants are specifically addressed.