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At the end of their first year, Schunk apprentices take part in a unique highlight: the social education week. It’s five days dedicated not just to technical knowledge, but to collaboration, responsibility, and personal growth.

The seminar is hosted by the HESSEN METALL education institute at its training center in Bad Nauheim. Schunk covers the entire cost of participation – including accommodation, meals, and fees. Each year, apprentices from multiple Schunk sites across Germany come together – from Heuchelheim to Oldenburg, from Willich to Thale. In 2025, a total of 78 apprentices took part.

“It’s truly rewarding to see how much our apprentices grow during this week. They make new connections, and through the varied content and business simulation, they really come together as a team – across locations and professions.”
Laura Weidmann, Head of Vocational Training

Careers take very different paths – sometimes straightforward, sometimes with exciting changes of direction. Both can be valuable. Because further development comes from new impulses, fresh experiences, and sometimes a change of perspective – whether within your own team, in a new role, or in a different location.   At Schunk, we offer exactly that: the opportunity to develop within the company – through an internal job change or a temporary assignment to another team or company.   What's so special about this? You remain part of the Schunk Group – and can still discover completely new areas of responsibility.

At Schunk, leadership skills are not just a skill, but the key to a successful future - both for our employees and for our company. This is precisely where the Schunk Corporate Advanced Management Programme - CAMP for short - comes in: an exclusive further training programme for Schunk colleagues who want to take on management responsibility or specifically develop their leadership skills.

Discovering young talents, fostering them, and actively opening doors to professional life – this is the goal of the Ludwig Schunk Foundation. Through programs like the Deutschlandstipendium and the Ludwig Schunk Awards, it guides students on their journey from university to a successful career entry.

Schunk has been recognized as a Top Company by Kununu for the second time in a row. The reason for this is the positive feedback from our employees on the well-known employer review platform. According to Kununu, only around 5 percent of all employer profiles qualify for the Top Company seal, making Schunk one of the most popular employers in Germany. That makes us very happy!

A dual study program is an attractive career path that allows you to combine theoretical knowledge at university with practical experience in a company. This means that you can acquire both academic knowledge and develop professional skills during your studies. If you are interested in a dual bachelor's degree program with Schunk as a partner company, you probably have a lot of questions about it. You'll find answers to 10 of the most common ones in this blog post.

Anyone applying for an apprenticeship or a dual bachelor's degree program at Schunk will - in the best case - go through a three-stage application process. This consists of

1. a written online application
2. a digital recruitment test
3. an interview

We know from experience that many students are afraid of the recruitment test. In order to take away that queasy feeling, we have compiled some information for you here on the proper preparation and procedure of the recruitment test:

You want to start your professional life with an apprenticeship and have found a suitable apprenticeship position for which you would like to apply? Perfect! We'll show you how to create application documents that are convincing in terms of content and structure. First of all, most companies today only accept application documents in electronic form. Our tips are therefore designed for digital application documents.

Are you approaching the end of your schooling and want to start your professional life with an apprenticeship? We have summarized the most important information that will help you find the right apprenticeship.

Are you looking for an internship, a company where you can write your thesis, or the ideal career start? Then you should show up at the next university fair. Nowhere is it easier to talk to companies, make contacts and get answers to career questions. Best of all, you can be sure that exhibitors are actually on the lookout. On the lookout for students like you who are taking charge of their career planning and proactively approaching potential employers.

Have you ever looked in the mirror today? How well do you know the person looking back at you? You don't have to ask yourself this question every day, but when it comes to your career planning, it's definitely appropriate. After all, if you know yourself and your strengths, you'll be in a better position to assess which career is right for you. A healthy self-assessment can therefore be the key to your dream job. But this is only the first step. Learn here how to set the course for a successful and fulfilling professional life through self-reflection and with a little strategy.

Jitters before a job interview? It's perfectly normal! To help you relax on your first date with your employer of choice, I've put together five tips for a convincing appearance.