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In October 2025, Baden-Württemberg will host its Internship Weeks, providing a platform for students to explore various industries and gain diverse experiences. The event, scheduled from October 13 to 31, offers a valuable opportunity for students to get to know companies in the region.

Companies registered for the event, such as Dachdeckerei Leinz in Obersulm-Willsbach, are currently seeking suitable apprentices. However, specific companies participating in the Internship Weeks 2025 are not publicly detailed online. Other typical ways for recruitment include presence at training and career fairs, as well as the use of online job boards.

Preparation is key for a successful internship. Companies like Dachdeckerei Leinz take this seriously, providing a realistic and authentic insight into various job profiles. Interns are taken directly to construction sites to experience daily work up close.

Employers who can present internship contents and future development opportunities are at an advantage in addressing applicants. Intern tasks should neither overwhelm nor bore them during the internship. The minimum goal should be that the intern reports positively about their experience.

Social insurance obligation for internships depends on their duration, nature, and purpose. School and compulsory internships are usually exempt from insurance. Voluntary internships before or during studies are often subject to social insurance if they last more than three months. Employers should check on a case-by-case basis whether social insurance obligation exists to avoid potential back payments.

Holger Schindler, an expert on school internships, provides more tips on designing and conducting internships. He emphasises the importance of a final wrap-up and feedback discussion at the end of an internship to discuss what went well, surprises, questions, or disappointments, and how it could proceed from there.

Apprentices often have a better understanding of the perspective of young people seeking career orientation. Companies can improve their internship experience by using their own apprentices as mentors or tandem partners for interns.

Internships are seen as significant opportunities for recruitment by companies like Dachdeckerei Leinz. Students in grades 8 and above can participate in one-day internships at various companies, offering a chance to gain insights into different career paths. The Internship Weeks 2025 promises to be an exciting event, making recruitment easy for businesses with a central online platform for free registration of open positions and candidate suggestions.