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Apprenticeship in the digital economy in Jena

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The digital economy in Jena is one of the most important and fastest-growing sectors in the city. As the ‘cradle of e-commerce’ in Germany, Jena is a pioneer in the development of digital business models. The communications industry also benefits from close links with science, research and high-tech industries. That turns Jena into a centre of innovation with international appeal.

Training in the digital economy in Jena opens up excellent career prospects, a progressive environment and numerous opportunities for specialisation and further development. If you are looking for secure and attractive long-term career prospects in one of Germany’s most innovative regions, Jena is the right place for you!

Did you know…?

> 150

Digital companies are based in Jena.

3.500

employees in Jena work directly in the digital economy.

15

per cent is the continuous annual growth of the digital sector in Jena.

What makes an apprenticeship in the digital economy in Jena so special?

Young adults with a digital education have excellent future prospects in Jena.

The range of services offered by the digital economy includes e-commerce, big data, artificial intelligence, the digitalisation of business and production processes, IT for medical technology and optoelectronics.

The region leads the way in digital transformation and offers secure and attractive long-term career prospects.

High demand for digital specialists: The digital economy in Jena is growing dynamically and is being further strengthened by numerous initiatives such as the new “Jena Digital Innovation Hub” (JEDI) and Jena’s status as a “de:hub” of the nationwide Digital Hub Initiative. This creates many new jobs and development opportunities for digitally trained specialists.

Jena is #1 for digital start-ups: Jena offers an active ecosystem for start-ups and innovative companies, particularly in the fields of photonics, artificial intelligence, data science and digital platforms. Young adults benefit from networks, funding programmes and cooperation between business, science and administration.

Close integration of networks: Close cooperation between universities, companies and initiatives means that graduates are quickly integrated into the labour market and can establish themselves in promising professional fields.

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Apprenticeships in the digital economy in Jena

In Jena, teenagers and young adults will find a wide range of training, study and entry opportunities in the digital economy. They can also look forward to secure and attractive long-term career prospects in one of Germany’s most innovative regions. Do you want to help shaping the digital transformation? Then take a look at the experiences of apprentices from the digital economy in Jena and let yourself be inspired:

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Trainee as an IT specialist for system integration in front of a laptop
To the vacant apprenticeships in the digital economy in Jena

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Jena Digital e.V.
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07743 Jena
Tel.: 03641 87300-39
E-Mail: d.doelz@jena-digital.de
Web: www.jena-digital.de/

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