Apprentices and students in Germany
Promote, network, grow: Deutsche Telekom and its apprentices
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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.