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After apprenticeship

You've completed your training - now what?

Whether you have already been taken on, are looking for new prospects or want to realize your own idea: In Bremen, you will find a wide range of offers for your next step. Here we show you what opportunities you have after completing your apprenticeship - from further training to networking, from start-up ideas to career guidance.

Career entry & networks for young professionals

Have you started your career and want to develop or network? These offers support you in pursuing your professional goals:

i2b next level

i2b next level is the Bremen business network for young professionals aged between 18 and 35. It offers varied events in exciting locations and makes it easier for the younger generation to network and find their way in the professional world. Companies benefit from an ideal platform to position themselves visibly, reach qualified talent and exploit their recruiting potential in a targeted manner.

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VDI Young Engineers Bremen

For young technology enthusiasts: professional exchange, excursions and events for young engineers.

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Further training & career development

Would you like to specialize or develop your career in a targeted manner? There are many opportunities for further training in Bremen:

Landesagentur für berufliche Weiterbildung (LABEW+)

Overview of further training, extra-occupational offers and advice on career planning.

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Trainee programs

Many Bremen companies offer structured trainee programs for graduates – a good start with an insight into various areas of work.

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Gain international experience

Would you like to discover new perspectives abroad after your apprenticeship?

Erasmus+ and AIESEC internships

Programs for skilled workers who want to gain their first professional experience abroad or help shape projects.

Erasmus AIESEC internships
Work and Travel

Travel, work, gain experience: Work and Travel allows you to go abroad for a while and try things out – e.g. in Australia, Canada or New Zealand. Good contact points for information and organization are specialized agencies, travel providers or advice centers for young adults.

Start-up & self-employment

Do you have an idea and want to start your own business? These offers will support you in becoming self-employed:

Starthaus coaching program

Free, individual coaching for young professionals interested in starting their own business – from idea to implementation.

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Visionskultur – Creative Hub Bremen

Space, advice and network for creative and social start-up projects. Here you will receive concrete support and become part of a lively community.

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Start-up advice in the skilled trades

Support for anyone who wants to set up their own business in the skilled trades sector – from the business plan to financing.

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Advice & orientation

Are you still unsure about what to do next?In Bremen you will find various contact points for individual advice:

Bremen and Bremerhaven Youth Employment Agency

Advice on career prospects, applications or study alternatives.

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Contact

Danielle Bauer

Advisor to the Bremen Economic Development Agency Management Board
Skilled Worker Service Project Manager
Transformation Projects Field Office

Danielle.Bauer@wfb-bremen.de
+49 (0) 421 9600 253

Dr. Yvonne Bauer

Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ports and Transformation
Manager of the Digital Transformation and Skilled Worker Retention Section

Yvonne.Bauer@wht.bremen.de
+49 (0) 421 361 330 36