Apprentices
Finding a suitable training programme that matches your strengths and interests is sometimes not that easy.
If you are interested in a practice-orientated apprenticeship in the region, it is also worth coming to the university.
After all, we are not only a training centre for students, but also offer interesting apprenticeships in various specialist areas. Curious?
Your training at the Ostfalia
With its many different specialisations, Ostfalia also offers interested parties various exciting and future-oriented apprenticeships.
Here you will find the vacancies for an apprenticeship at Ostfalia.
In conversation with: Simon Stampa
Apprentice for machining mechanics at the Wolfenbüttel campus
"You're close to the research, you can try out lots of things and still do real manual work.
I come from the Braunschweig area and after my A-levels and two semesters studying physics at the TU Braunschweig, I was looking for something practical, as far away from the lecture theatre as possible. I came to Ostfalia by chance through an advert on a job portal and am now in the 4th and final year of my apprenticeship as a cutting machine operator in the university's central workshop.
When I mention Ostfalia, many friends always think I'm studying here. But you can also do a good apprenticeship. In the first and second years, I learnt how to work with hand tools and conventional lathes and milling machines, and in the third and fourth years I learnt how to automate production and test the components I produced myself. A basic understanding of technology, maths and a certain amount of manual dexterity are definitely an advantage.
I really enjoy coming to work thanks to the varied assignments from different areas at Ostfalia and can often learn new things that are not directly part of a cutting machine operator's field of activity. Professors sometimes come by with drawings and explain what they need for a test setup, for example; we don't just build elements, however, but also experience them in use right here in the university's production halls.
In contrast to training in industry, the work is very independent and there is often time to try out how different materials can be optimally processed. Direct contact with students or other clients often provides insights into the design, assembly and use of components. That's a real plus point.
If your final grade is good, you can do a year of work experience at Ostfalia on top. In any case, the degree is very much in demand on the market. But I can also very well imagine a future at Ostfalia."
Simon Stampa was offered a permanent position in Ostfalia's central workshop after completing his training.