Job seeking trainees attempt speed dating in a sports venue

On February 13th, the Azubi-Speed-Dating event, organised by the Industry and Commerce Chamber (IHK) and the Chamber of Crafts (HWK), took place at the Merkur-Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf. The event, held under the motto "Find an apprenticeship in just ten minutes!", attracted approximately 1500 young people seeking career and apprenticeship opportunities.

The event was not a traditional speed-dating event for romantic purposes, but rather a unique platform for young individuals to engage with around 180 companies and training organisations from various sectors, including craftsmanship, retail, industry, freelance, and service professions. Companies like Komatsu Construction Machinery, Koppetsch Orthopedic Technology, Henkel AG, Bäckerei Hinkel, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Oper am Rhein, Kälte-Klima Peters, Chimney Sweep Rainer Haltermann, and the Frankenheim Funeral Home were among the participants.

The mid-term reports for apprenticeship or career orientation had recently been distributed, making the event timely and relevant for the young attendees. The conversations during the event focused on possible internships, apprenticeships, and options such as dual or trial studies. By the end of the conversations, participants had plenty of inspiration and information on training content, requirements, career prospects, and salary ranges.

On average, those who didn't secure an immediate opportunity had around half a dozen conversations. The organisers estimate that at least 10,000 introductory conversations took place during the event. Dr. Jürgen Holtkamp (IHK) and Dr. Christian Henke (HWK) were pleased with the number of interested students.

For those who missed the event or are still seeking opportunities, the IHK has set up a training exchange that presents around 150 free apprenticeship positions in the state capital alone: [www.ausbildung.nrw]. The Chamber of Crafts also highlights nearly 600 open apprenticeship positions and around 1,800 internship spots in the Düsseldorf region. [www.hwk-duesseldorf.de/lehrstellen]

It is worth noting that no specific names of companies or training organisations that participated in the Azubi-Speed-Dating event at Düsseldorf Arena on February 13, but were not mentioned in the text, are available in the search results. However, the event undoubtedly provided a valuable opportunity for young people to connect with potential employers and take a significant step towards their future careers.