Schwäbisch Hall, 18 October 2025
For the ninth time, the Johannes-Brenz-Gemeinschaftsschule in the Schulzentrum West has hosted the Schwäbisch Hall Career Fair. Between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., numerous pupils, parents and teachers found out about training opportunities, degree programmes, internships and volunteering services from over 80 exhibitors. The event gave young people the chance to speak directly with companies, specialist schools and universities. Many businesses brought their trainees along to offer personal insights into everyday working life.
It was particularly moving for the teachers to see how some former pupils now present their jobs or training to all interested visitors in their new roles. For Alexandra Nosdrenko from Volksbank Schwäbisch Hall, it was a unique moment to present her training as a bank clerk at her former school.
At the stands, visitors could try out practical tasks, get to know machines and digital tools, or design small projects themselves. This gave them a lively impression of various fields of work and areas of activity.
The fair presented over 250 occupations and educational pathways, including traditional apprenticeships, dual degree programmes and further vocational training at school. Volunteering services and internship opportunities were also part of the programme.
“Incredible how many options there are here,” remarked Luca Eisenmenger from class 8a of the Johannes-Brenz-Gemeinschaftsschule. For pupils in Year 8 of this school, finding an internship place is of particular interest, as they will complete two internships in this year group to prepare for their future careers. “We’re sure to find some inspiration here,” explained Sersch Fedorenko, also from 8a.
The Career Fair takes place every two years and has since become an established fixture in the region’s calendar. It brings together companies, schools, parents and young people and promotes an exchange of ideas about prospects after school.
“The quality of the conversations and the targeted questions from visitors impressed a great many companies, as did the fact that it was not about ‘just grabbing freebies’. In addition, many exhibitors also used our fair to network with one another,” said Dagmar Zwilling of the fair team.
Headteacher Andrea Fürle draws the following conclusion after the fair: “At the Career Fair we saw what we can achieve together for young people’s futures when pupils, teachers, parents and companies stand together. It was tremendous to experience how everyone worked together.”
Visitors praised the friendly atmosphere and were amazed by the variety of options on offer. The participating companies were also very pleased with the young people’s interest and willingness to talk. Fynn Keijer from the company Bott in Gaildorf, for example, says he came away with a very positive impression of the fair.
The fair’s organising team announced that it will continue the fair at the next date too – with up-to-date offers, interactive formats and once again numerous partners from the region.
Photos: Ufuk Arslan (Haller Tagblatt)
