Thank you for your interest in an apprenticeship at ODU. On this page you will find a variety of questions and answers that may be helpful. Should you nevertheless need additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
You can find all open apprenticeship positions via the Vacancies link.
Online via the application portal, by email, or by post – the choice is yours.
There is no preferred way to apply.
If we receive your application by the end of August, you will definitely be included in this year’s selection process. In September, the available positions will then be gradually filled. If you apply later in the year and not all positions have been filled, your application will still be included in the selection process.
A cover letter – give us an idea of why you have chosen the profession concerned
Your resume – including your hobbies and/or voluntary activities
Report cards – for Realschule students or other high school students studying for the “M-Zug” school-leaving certificate: your report card for the current 9th grade. For students studying for the “Quali” school-leaving certificate: your 8th grade report card.
Recruitment test, interview, short internship
Start: early September
All applications received by the end of August will be considered.
Yes, by all means. During the interview, we will then try to work out which one is the best fit for you. During the subsequent short internship, you can take a close look at the profession again for half a day.
Yes, of course. The important thing is that you express a strong interest. We offer every applicant in the selection process – if they are shortlisted – the opportunity of a short internship after school one afternoon to give them some insights into their chosen profession.
No, the overall picture is more important to us. We don’t need specialists, just normal, motivated young people. You will learn everything else during your training with us.