City of Dresden starts training offensive: Apply now!

City of Dresden starts training offensive: Apply now!

What will be in Dresden soon? The city administration is once again relating to education and professional development! From August 2026, interested parties can apply for interesting training and study places in various areas. The city has already prepared itself with a wide range of dual training programs. This combination of study and practical experience is primarily valued by school leavers who still fluctuate between classic training and a university degree. According to the information from Dresden.de, the training period is usually three years and offers intensive care by experienced trainers.

What makes dual studies so special? The different models are a key to this question. Whether a training -integating, practical, professional or part -time study - there is something for everyone. These formats enable both academic and professional qualifications and bring the theory directly into practice. This means that the prospective specialists learn at universities and at the same time gain practical experience in a company. You can find more about this at training.de.

starting shot for the application phase

The application period for the training year 2026 starts in parallel at the start of the training 2025, and so the city administration will draw attention to the offers from September 2 to 16, 2025 with 100 city light posters in Dresden. Several information events ring in the new training year. Among other things, the IHK Action Day will take place on September 27th, followed by the Florian trade fair for the fire brigade, civil and disaster protection from 9 to 11 October 2025 as well as the career start trade fair for education, job and foundation from January 23 to 25, 2026.

The city offers a variety of perspectives and not only focuses on professional qualifications in the focus, but also the personal development of young talents. Organization, communication and ideas management are just a few of the soft skills that are promoted during the training. With projects, excursions, search for trade fairs and practical events, the everyday life of the trainees is varied.

information and contact

If you are interested, you should take care of the application documents at an early stage. These can be submitted directly via the municipal online position portal. Important application documents include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and relevant certificates. There are enough rumors about special admission requirements, but the requirements are often relaxed except for university entrance authorization, so that a little less classic ways can also lead to successful studies. More information and details on the application can be found on gegweiser-duales-studium.de.

In the coming weeks and months, applications for the free places may be submitted. Dear interested parties, do not hesitate to take the chance to develop professional development! The subject area training of the main and personnel office is available for questions on 0351-4886172 or via email to training@dresden.de.