Start of new training year at Heidelberg – fostering young talent ensures future power to innovate

“Our junior staff will shape the future. By offering challenging training, we are maintaining our power to innovate and our technology leadership,” says Jürgen Otto, CEO of Heidelberg. “We are making a point of investing in young people because they will acquire the expertise we need for the further transformation of our company,” he explains.

Training content supports company’s growth strategy

The training programs have an international orientation, include digital learning formats, and address topics that are relevant for the future, such as AI-supported automation, as well as key aspects relating to complex heavy engineering with global customers.

“Our training reflects our Group’s complexity,” emphasizes Melanie Jaklin, Head of Human Resources at Heidelberg. “From technical professions and commercial training to dual study programs – we offer young people prospects and opportunities to develop that extend far beyond the beginning of their careers. Trainees starting out at our company can make it to the top,” she adds.

One particularly encouraging fact is that the collectively agreed sponsorship year remains a success model for the company. In 2025, all participants in this sponsorship initiative will subsequently be taken on as trainees. In this way, Heidelberg is making a point of opening doors, even for university dropouts and young people with unconventional educational backgrounds.

“Training and studying are the key to a self-determined life. They open up opportunities, create prospects, and give young people the freedom to shape their own destiny. Trainees who are passionate about what they are doing won’t just learn, but will also grow – on both a technical and a personal level. I am happy to welcome anyone who has the courage to actively take hold of their future and get off to a flying start with us,” says Rainer Haus, Head of Personnel Development/Training at Heidelberg.

Through this commitment, Heidelberg is emphasizing its role as an attractive employer and training company that sees training not merely as an obligation, but as a strategic opportunity.

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Anyone who is interested in training at Heidelberg can gain an initial virtual insight on Instagram. Our trainees post their own content about their professions at heidelbergerdruck_azubis.

2026 application phase

The application phase for training and dual study programs starting in September 2026 is already underway. During the selection process for training and study places at Heidelberg, other decisive factors besides good grades include social skills and aptitude for the relevant job description, especially since digitalization is becoming increasingly important in the sector. Full details of vocational training and the careers portal can be found on the Heidelberg website.