Trainees with a dual academic/vocational education
Trained workers with a background in logistics are in demand
School leavers and those new to the industry receive a very sound education in the logistics sector with the two to four-year vocational training courses in the dual system. Due to the high order levels of companies offering logistics services, the chances of employment after successfully passing the examinations are very good.
In Baden-Württemberg, almost 6000 people were trained in these occupations in 2006. Due to the continuous increase in the market share of the logistics sector, the number of trainees increased significantly between 2005 and 2006. Over 700 more trainees were employed in Baden-Württemberg alone.
There are a number of interesting occupations with a logistics background on offer.
Occupations in logistics:
- Storekeeper
- Specialist in furniture, kitchen and relocation service
- Specialist in port logistics
- Specialist in courier, express and postal services (KEP)
- Professional driver
- Manager of rail and road traffic (KiES)
- Manager of courier, express and postal services (KEP)
- Manager of shipping
- Manager of air transport
- Manager of freight forwarding and logistics services
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Each occupation is linked to information from the Bundesagentur für Arbeit. The information includes a description of the job profile, the activities, training content, the required aptitudes and interests, the skills that can be learned and the legal regulations. A review of the history of the occupation is even provided.
A tried and tested educational structure
For decades, Baden-Württemberg has had an educational structure which has proven to be effective. Based on federal regulations, the Chambers of Commerce and Industry define the course and examination content together with the vocational schools and the relevant state ministries and conduct the final examinations.
School leavers and those new to the profession can obtain information, both on the following pages and elsewhere, about occupations and training so that they can look for specific job offers and vocational schools in their area in a targeted manner.
Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Baden-Württemberg
In Baden-Württemberg, the 12 Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the 12 regions are responsible for implementing the respective regulations and conducting the examinations at the end of the courses. The Chambers of Commerce and Industry also define the range of courses and course content for the respective occupations together with the local vocational schools.
Due to the large number of activities carried out by Chambers of Commerce and Industry, overall responsibility for each specific area of activity is assigned to a specific Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Stuttgart region
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Stuttgart region has overall responsibility for the field of education and training. Its website provides a wide range of general information on the topic of education/training and other topics.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Rhine-Neckar
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Rhine-Neckar has overall responsibility for transport and logistics. Its website provides a wide range of general information on logistics, occupations in the logistics sector and other topics.
State Education Server of Baden-Württemberg
The State Education Server of Baden-Württemberg provides a wide range of general information and comprehensive information about local vocational schools. Due to the wide range of industrial sectors and occupations in Baden-Württemberg, not every training course is offered in every region or district of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry or at all vocational schools.
Aside from the information available on these webpages, prospective trainees can obtain competent advice from job centers, private employment agencies, companies, Chambers of Commerce and Industry and vocational schools.