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Jena, 08.06.2026 – A new joint project involving the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena (FSU) is dedicated to the long-term establishment of educational innovations at German schools to sustainably improve the transition of disadvantaged young people into the professional world.
A school internship laid the foundation for a promising career in the regional craft sector. 21-year-old Jonas Hammen is demonstrating exceptional performance as an aspiring plant mechanic, championing practical dual vocational training.
The Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule (EAH) Jena records the highest proportion of students without a classic Abitur in Thüringen, according to a recent nationwide survey, confirming its pioneering role in educational permeability.
Trainees from the SBSZ Jena-Göschwitz spent three weeks in the city of Boden, Schweden. The Erasmus-funded program provided insights into the Scandinavian working world under extreme weather conditions.
To proactively address the shortage of skilled workers, JenaWirtschaft is launching an information campaign in February and March 2026, specifically targeting school leavers to promote local vocational training opportunities.
On February 28, 2026, the Karl-Volkmar-Stoy-Schule in Jena will host an information day to provide guidance on vocational and academic paths, including a new retail-focused preparation year.
Jena-Lobeda/19.02.2026. Education is the key to the future – and dedicated specialists are in high demand in Thuringia, especially in social professions. Anyone interested in a career in this field will have an ideal opportunity for orientation in Jena-Lobeda at the end of February.
Jena. Choosing the right career path is often not easy – which makes direct insights into practice all the more important. The Staatliche Berufsbildende Schule (SBBS) für Gesundheit und Soziales in Jena is offering exactly this opportunity and will open its doors to the public on Saturday, February 28, 2026.