University of Graz: Discover the apprentice game and secure jobtraining

The apprentice game allows you to get to know the world of university apprentices. Laura Losbichler, for example, is training to become a metal technician. Photo: University of Graz/Angele

The University of Graz not only educates students – it also offers apprenticeships in eight future-oriented professions – even with a school-leaving certificate if desired! From metal technology in the physics workshop to IT systems engineering: discover apprenticeships now and immerse yourself in the world of university apprentices with an interactive game.

The University of Graz is not only an educational institution for around 30,000 students, it also trains young people in eight exciting apprenticeship professions. Whether in the laboratory, in the office or outdoors in the countryside, the choice of professions is diverse. And, of course, you can also complete your apprenticeship with a school-leaving certificate at the University of Graz.

"The work in the physics laboratory at the University of Graz is really very varied," says Laura Losbichler. She is completing her apprenticeship as a metal technician here and will soon finish her training. "Here you also learn things that you don't see anywhere else." Whether it's complex experimental setups or craft methods that are no longer taught anywhere else.

"We manufacture individual parts for scientific experiments here. Sometimes the researchers come to us because something breaks during an experiment. Then we have to repair it quickly." In any case, it was the right decision for her, says the aspiring technician. Losbichler particularly appreciates the University of Graz as a training provider because of the good atmosphere. "You are given a really warm welcome here, working with the team is very informal and I get a lot of support."

Apprentice game

School pupils can now explore the diversity of tasks at a large university in a fun way with the interactive apprentice game from the University of Graz. Players take on the role of an apprentice. On their very first day at work, there is a laboratory accident, nanobots escape and paralyse everyone on campus. Only the apprentices can save the university now. No download necessary: just open it in your browser and get started. Try it out now!

The University of Graz is currently looking for young, motivated people again. Apply now for the open apprenticeships in these professions: archive, library and information assistant, electronics technician in communications electronics, finance and accounting assistant, horticultural worker, information technology systems engineer, laboratory technician, metal technician in mechanical engineering and administrative assistant. You can find more information here.

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