The GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences has been providing training for apprentices in a wide range of professions since 1992.

Since then, the GFZ has been able to draw an extremely positive balance of its vocational training activities. This can be attributed to the high level of expertise of the trainers and the excellent working conditions, with state-of-the-art equipment, techniques, machines and methods.

Recognised as a top training company, we offer you 

• constant support from competent and committed trainers
• external training and weekly internal language courses
• the possibility of 4-6 week internships abroad
• state-of-the-art workplaces
• an international working environment
• trainee excursions and company outings
• preparation courses for intermediate and final exams
• 30 days' holiday per year
• an attractive training allowance according to TVAöD
• a company pension scheme - a large trainee community (approx. 30 trainees in total at the GFZ)
• an in-house canteen and the Café Freundlich on the Telegrafenberg invite you to eat and relax