Jena, September 15, 2026 – The trade fair for vocational training and studies, Vocatium 2026, begins today at the Sparkassen-Arena Jena. A total of 55 exhibitors will be presenting there until September 16 to show young people perspectives for starting their careers.
- What: Vocatium 2026 – Trade fair for vocational training + studies
- When: Tuesday, 15.09. and Wednesday, 16.09.2026, from 08:30 to 14:45 each day (doors open at 06:30)
- Where: Sparkassen-Arena Jena, Keßlerstraße 28, 07745 Jena
- Admission: Free for all visitors
Central meeting point for the regional labor market
The event is specifically aimed at students who are about to graduate and are looking for orientation. The focus is on personal conversations with regional training companies, universities, and institutions. In addition to classic apprenticeships and dual study programs, the 55 exhibitors also provide information about offers for voluntary services and stays abroad.
The trade fair is of great importance for the regional labor market in Thüringen, as it connects young talent directly with potential employers. Young people have the opportunity to make important contacts and introduce themselves to decision-makers from business and education.
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Background: Importance of career orientation in Jena
As a significant science and business location in Thüringen, Jena relies on well-trained specialists. Trade fairs like the Vocatium, organized by the IfT Institut für Talententwicklung, make an important contribution to countering demographic change and the shortage of skilled workers in the region by building bridges between schools and companies at an early stage.
Contact and Organizer
The organizer of the career fair is the IfT Institut für Talententwicklung Mitte GmbH (Marienburger Str. 1, 10405 Berlin). Further information and details about the participating institutions can be found on the official website at www.erfolg-im-beruf.de.
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Vocatium 2026 – Trade fair for vocational training + studies
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