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Apprentices and students in Germany

Promote, network, grow: Deutsche Telekom and its apprentices

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Apprentices and students in Germany, total and proportion of women (2019-2023) (bar chart)
Apprentices and students in Germany, total and proportion of women (headcount)

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2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

 

Dual students1

total

1,782

1,878

1,741

1,839

1,807

 

women

424

385

338

340

328

 

Commercial2

total

1,941

1,717

1,455

1,299

1,192

 

women

1,054

920

790

660

605

 

IT3

total

2,120

2,386

2,313

2,212

2,162

 

women

206

221

183

170

187

 

Total

total

5,843

5,981

5,509

5,350

5,161

 

women

1,684

1,526

1,311

1,170

1,120

 

1

Examples of dual study programs: computer science, business information systems, IT security.

2

Examples of commercial apprenticeships: office management administrator, dialog marketing administrator, retail sales assistant.

3

Examples of IT apprenticeships: IT systems electronics technician, IT systems business administrator, IT technician specializing in application development/systems integration.

Last year, Deutsche Telekom’s promotion of young talents blazed an impressive trail and noticeably focused on vocational training schemes. We offered over 1,800 places on dual apprenticeship and study programs to help young people get a foot on the employment ladder.

By specifically analyzing and promoting the diverse potential of young people, we created an inclusive and supporting working environment. Apprentices and dual students who met certain requirements – single parents for example – were given the option to train or study part-time.

In 2024, Deutsche Telekom initiated an agreement which allows apprentices to complete their vocational training remotely. This offer promotes self-reliance and independence among the apprentices and also enables a better work-life balance. As a result, vocational training at our company is significantly more attractive. Specific requirements, including approval by the learning coaches and business experts, must be met in order to be eligible for remote vocational training. Most of the apprentices’ practical training takes place on site. An eligibility-based option for remote working has been in place for dual students since 2021.

Digitalization is becoming a key aspect of the vocational training at Deutsche Telekom. Digital and innovative media is consistently used – from the recruitment through to the Group onboarding. The company’s educational approach includes making the use of digital technology a key element of the daily vocational training and study program routine. These media are integral to our vocational training process, particularly when it comes to planning, documenting and reflecting on the personal learning journey.

Transferring knowledge and sharing know-how via digital platforms are a priority in our corporate culture. Tools that are used throughout the Group actively promote collaboration and support the personal development of the apprentices and students. They use dedicated platforms to document their progress, to communicate with their learning and study coaches, and to independently determine their next learning steps. This approach strengthens the apprentices’ and students sense of personal responsibility and offers them space for their personal development and advancement.