Nearly 70 companies will present apprenticeships, dual study programs and career opportunities on November 12th
Which apprenticeship is right for me? What career opportunities are there in the region, and how do I get started in the professional world? The Groß-Gerau Apprenticeship Fair on Thursday, November 12, 2026, offers answers to these questions. Around 3,500 students are expected at the district sports hall, where nearly 70 companies and employers will be presenting themselves. In addition to information on apprenticeships and dual study programs, the focus will be on personal conversations and practical insights into various career fields.
This event, which has been established for many years, is primarily aimed at school classes from the entire Groß-Gerau district. It is designed to make career orientation easier for young people and at the same time support companies in finding suitable young talent.
Direct contact with potential employers
The apprenticeship fair brings young people and companies into direct contact. Students can learn about different career paths, ask questions about training content, and make initial contact with potential employers.
This offers many young people the opportunity to get to know professions they may not have previously considered in detail.
The event is also important for the participating companies. They can present their training opportunities, provide insights into their daily operations, and make early contact with potential applicants.
In view of the shortage of skilled workers in the Rhine-Main region, reaching out to young people at an early stage is becoming increasingly important.
Learn about apprenticeships and dual study programs
Groß-Gerau's mayor Jörg Rüddenklau and economic development officer Thorsten Eisenhofer emphasize the opportunities that arise from direct exchange.
"The apprenticeship fair offers young people an ideal platform to learn about apprenticeships, dual study programs and career paths. At the same time, initial personal contacts with potential employers can be made – a crucial advantage in the transition from school to working life," they both agree.
In addition to classic exhibition stands and information materials, visitors can expect numerous opportunities for conversation.
Furthermore, practical insights into different fields of activity will be provided. This will allow young people not only to gather theoretical information, but also to gain an impression of the requirements and tasks of various professions.
Speaker Lounge complements the trade fair offerings
Another component of the apprenticeship fair is the so-called Speaker Lounge.
Here, representatives of the participating companies have the opportunity to present their training programs in short presentations.
The concise articles are intended to offer students additional guidance and help them discover interesting career fields and training companies.
The combination of personal conversations, practical insights and short company presentations is intended to make the visit to the apprenticeship fair as varied as possible.
Together against the shortage of skilled workers
The Groß-Gerau apprenticeship exchange is a joint initiative of various institutions from education, business and administration.
The organizers and partners include the vocational schools of Groß-Gerau, the district town of Groß-Gerau, the district of Groß-Gerau, the district craft association of Groß-Gerau, the employment agency of Groß-Gerau, the Darmstadt Rhine Main Neckar Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the Frankfurt-Rhine-Main Chamber of Skilled Crafts.
This collaboration allows training opportunities from different industries and professional fields to be brought together.
At the same time, the event is intended to help counteract the shortage of skilled workers in the region by encouraging young people to pursue vocational training at an early stage.
Apprenticeship fair as a springboard into professional life
Sabine Kämpf, head of the vocational schools in Groß-Gerau, emphasizes the importance of the event for the professional future of young people.
“Our aim is to help young people achieve a successful start to their professional lives through sound training,” she explains.
The apprenticeship fair can serve as a springboard. Kämpf is proud that in Groß-Gerau, young people and training companies have had the opportunity to talk directly to each other for many years.
With around 3,500 expected students and almost 70 participating employers, this year's apprenticeship fair once again offers a comprehensive overview of career prospects in the region.
The most important information
What: Groß-Gerau Apprenticeship Fair 2026
When: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Where: Groß-Gerau District Sports Hall
Target group: Primarily school classes from the entire Groß-Gerau district
Expected visitors: Approximately 3,500 students
Exhibitors: Nearly 70 companies and employers
Offer: Information on apprenticeships, dual study programs and career paths
Program: Exhibition stands, personal consultations, practical insights into career fields and a speaker lounge
Organizers and partners: Vocational schools Groß-Gerau, town of Groß-Gerau, district of Groß-Gerau, Groß-Gerau Chamber of Skilled Crafts, Groß-Gerau Employment Agency, Darmstadt Rhine-Main-Neckar Chamber of Industry and Commerce and Frankfurt-Rhine-Main Chamber of Skilled Crafts
Further information: ausbildungsboerse-gg.de
Featured image: The job fair at the Groß-Gerau district sports hall was very well attended in 2025. The next event will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Photo: Groß-Gerau district town/Gerd Keim
