Secondary School Students & Trainees

Looking to explore your future while working on ours? That’s a great idea!

With over 40 exciting vocational training tracks in the physical and life sciences, technology and engineering, IT, media and administration, we offer a wealth of opportunities throughout Germany to get your professional future off to a good start.

From internships to vocational training and dual studies, Fraunhofer has just the right fit for you!

Change starts at any of our institutes.

Looking for an internship?

You’ve come to the right place. Many of our institutes offer one- to two-week internships for secondary school students.

Find your internship here!

Vocational training that just makes sense

From physical and life sciences, technology and engineering to IT, media and administration, we forge new paths. Come explore what we have to offer and find your match!

Explore our vocational training options.

Hit the ground running

Join us and put all the theory you’ve learned to the test as a dual-study program participant.

Check out your options for dual studies at Fraunhofer.

Embracing change: Many paths lead to Fraunhofer!

Did you start a higher education program but decide it wasn’t for you? Vocational training program just not your thing? Then look no further — start your individual career journey with us. Let’s work together to map out your fresh start.

Discover your opportunities and live up to your full potential.

The best of the best — and yet never all alone.

Fraunhofer is known for world-class applied research. But we also offer more than that, including a family-like atmosphere where you will feel right at home from the start.

Dive in, learn new things and discover the diversity of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.

Fraunhofer as an Employer

Our top benefits at a glance

Flexible working hours that let you achieve an optimum work-life balance
Attractive compensation — at Fraunhofer, your hard work pays off
Open communication and a helpful team
The social importance of our work, which offers you the opportunity to make a positive contribution for everyone

Out of school ...

... into our Talent Schools! Join other secondary school students to really explore the world of cutting-edge research.

Learn more about our Talent Schools here.

Harness your talent

If your future lies in STEM, join us to explore all the info you need to choose a study program.

Check out your student orientation program here

Keeping up with STEM

Keep up with the latest on hot topics in STEM with the myTalent portal!

Go to myTalent

You have the power!

The Secondary School Students Experiment (Schüler*innen experimentieren) contest is three full days revolving around your expertise and skill.