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Sunset at the North Campus © Roland Baege​/​TU Dortmund
Vocational Training at TU Dortmund University

Warm Welcome on Campus for 28 New Trainees

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In the photo, the new trainees are smiling at the camera for a group photo. They are standing in front of a staircase on the South Campus. © Alexander Bergert​/​TU Dortmund
On 24 August, TU Dortmund University officially welcomed its new trainees on campus.
On 24 August, a total of 28 young women and men began their traineeships in ten different professions at TU Dortmund University. During Induction Week, they are getting to know the university as an employer. Around 6,600 staff in administration and the departments ensure the best possible conditions for teaching and research. TU Dortmund University, as one of the city’s largest providers of vocational training, offers many opportunities for trainees too.

From Chemical Laboratory Technician to Industrial Mechanic or Technical Product Designer, TU Dortmund University currently offers vocational training in 17 professions. Together with the 28 new trainees, the university currently employs about 130 trainees in total, making it one of the city’s largest providers of vocational training. Trainees at the university benefit from carefully planned teaching curricula and close supervision by 32 instructors. After completing their training, many of the new professionals have the opportunity to continue working at TU Dortmund University. 

To give them the best possible start to their training, TU Dortmund University organizes an Induction Week each year for its new trainees. As part of a three-day orientation trip, students travel to Hachen together with their instructors. Apart from team-building exercises, the excursion also includes canoeing. Back on campus, the university and its structures and processes are presented in detail: health, occupational safety, how to submit requests for time off, the Pausenexpress (physical exercise during breaks) and various sports – important cornerstones that help trainees find their feet in everyday working life and choose the options best for them from the wide range on offer.

Trainees in 10 professions

The 28 young women and men are receiving training in the following ten professions: Chemical Laboratory Technician, Electronics Technician for Equipment and Systems, Dual Degree Program in Computer Science, Computer Science Expert (Subject Area: System Integration), Industrial Mechanic, Technical Product Designer, Materials Tester, Office Manager, Audiovisual Media Designer, Sport and Fitness Management Assistant

Traineeships for 2027

TU Dortmund University is looking for new trainees for the coming year too: Over 30 places are available. Applications are possible from the fall via the university’s website.

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