Work-study

The ideal combination of theory and practice.

By deciding on a work-study programme, you are choosing, on the one hand, interesting practical tasks and teamwork with experienced professionals, and on the other, a well-grounded, theoretical, scientific education at university. This will give you a decisive edge and a great point of entry into a very promising career.

At Bertrandt we have had good experience over many years with work-study programmes and with integrating students in current projects. All our colleagues are happy to share their knowledge and experience with the students, because we see this engagement as an investment in the future.

Here is what awaits you in a work-study programme:

  • Close conjunction of theory and practice
  • Varied three-months practical phases at Bertrandt: targeted implementation of what is learnt in university in practice and in operational procedures
  • Three-month theoretical phases at a recognised co-operative university
  • Study duration: three years, as a rule
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Extensive introductory days
  • Mentoring Programm for entry into training
  • Payment while you study
  • The requirements are different depending on the course of study and are noted in the advertisements for each position
  • Practical applications:
    • Exciting tasks and responsibilities
    • Small independent projects
    • Teamwork with experienced professionals

Regular conversations and feedback between apprentices and trainers and cross-group apprentice days that will strengthen network philosophies.

Our study offers

Currently, we only offer apprenticeships and work-study placements in our German subsidiaries. To find out more about the individual apprentice occupations and courses of study, please do visit our German site or find out about the positions currently advertised via our job search.

Dual partner of the DHBW

We are officially dual partner of the DHBW- Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg. Inform yourself about the cooperating study programs via the DHBW homepage: Startseite | DHBW

 

FAQ

This cannot be said in general, as they vary widely depending on the course of study or training. You can always find the requirements that have to be fulfilled in the corresponding job posting on our career page. You can find the postings here search for jobs.  

No: you can also send your application via email to the address given in the job posting.

Your applications should contain an informative cover letter. In addition, we need your CV and your two latest (most current) school reports. If you have other certificates or reports (e.g. from internships or training), these should also be attached to the application.

You can upload the documents afterwards in your applicant profile. To do so, you must first log in and then go to the “My Profile” tab. Here you have the ability to upload attachments.

The maximum size of the individual files can be up to 5.0 MB and they can be uploaded in the following file formats: doc, docx, ppt, pptx, pdf, bmp.

 

You can delete and reupload your files at any time. The content of the documents cannot, however, be edited via your applicant profile.

As soon as you have applied to us, an applicant profile will be created for you. You can reach this profile through the applicant log-in area. When logged in you will see the tab “my applications”. Here you can view the current status of all of your applications to Bertrandt.

Usually, there is a deadline for application to the apprenticeships and study courses. The exact dates can vary by subsidiary and course – you can find them in the job posting in question on our career page Search for jobs

The job postings are, as a rule, online from June of the previous year, at the latest. You can apply up to the deadline or for as long as the posting is online on our career page.

Usually, there is a deadline for application to the training and study courses. The exact date can vary from course to course – but you can find it in the job posting in question. After the deadline we will start selecting candidates. In most cases, for training and study programmes, there will be an assessment centre day followed by a second round of personal interview.

The applicant interview will serve to let us get to know each other. That is why, as a rule, we start with introductions and then ask questions later, in order to get to know you better and find out what you consider important. In addition, we will give you a good view of the world of Bertrandt and explain everything of importance regarding apprenticeships and work-study programmes at Bertrandt.

An apprenticeship can take between two and three-and-a-half years, depending on the course and school qualifications. A work-study programme lasts six semesters, i.e. three years.

Apprenticeships start from the 1 August or 1 September (depending on courses of training). Work-study programmes start on 1 October.

This can be for various reasons: The application deadline could have run out or the training/course of study may not be on offer for the academic year in question. It could also be the case that it is simply too early to apply.

The best thing to do is to contact us via email career@bertrandt.com or telephone (07034/656-4222) – we will be happy to advise you.