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Start your career in the steel industry - with our trainee program

Trainee program at thyssenkrupp Steel

Are you ready to start your career in the steel industry?

Our trainee program offers university graduates the ideal introduction to our company.

Over the course of 12 months, you will go through several stages that are tailored to you and your target position. You will benefit from systematic personnel development that will prepare you for your future tasks at thyssenkrupp Steel.

In addition to professional training, we attach great importance to building up your internal network. Together we create the basis for your successful career start and support you in achieving your career goals.

And what's best? You can apply at any time, as you can always start on the 1st of the month. Apply now and start your professional future at thyssenkrupp Steel!

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You can find all our vacant trainee positions on our job board. Apply now - you can start at any time on the 1st of the month!

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Job board

You can always find all our current vacancies in our job board - as well as all other job advertisements from the thyssenkrupp Group.

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What our trainee program offers you

 Eine Werksbesichtigung ist ein Highlight unseres vielfältigen Traineeprogramms.

Our trainee program offers you a tailored introduction to your future target position. The focus is 70% on direct preparation and 30% on individual assignments that will give you valuable insights and practical experience in various areas.

Individual project work: You have the opportunity to participate in exciting projects and work independently on their success. This not only develops your technical skills, but also your problem-solving abilities.

Getting to know the various departments: Through targeted deployment in different departments in operations and administration, you will get to know the most important intersections and understand how different areas of thyssenkrupp Steel interact with each other.

Insights into the company and the Group: Our trainee program gives you deep insights into the structures and processes of our company. You will get to know our culture and values at first hand.

Comprehensive training and further education: With in-house training & e-learning, we offer you a variety of training opportunities to help you continuously expand your knowledge and deepen your skills. Our soft skills training is a balanced mix of classroom training, webinars and e-learning and supports your personal development with programs such as “Develop YOURSELF - Presentation Skills”.

Networking events & excursions: Take advantage of our networking events and excursions to make valuable contacts and experience thyssenkrupp Steel up close. For example, we offer plant tours at the Duisburg site and visits to the ruhr tech campus essen - the thyssenkrupp headquarters -, Margarethenhöhe, Villa Hügel and Landsberg Castle.

Highlights and requirements: Your way into our trainee program

Moving to the countryside: August Thyssen spent the later years of his life at Landsberg Castle above Essen-Kettwig.
Moving to the countryside: August Thyssen spent the later years of his life at Landsberg Castle above Essen-Kettwig.

Landsberg Castle

A historic meeting place for trainees at thyssenkrupp Steel

Landsberg Castle, acquired by August Thyssen in 1903, is still used today as a prestigious venue for a wide variety of events.

As a trainee, you have the unique opportunity to visit Schloss Landsberg and take part in exclusive networking events. Here, at a central location in the company's history, you will not only get to know other trainees, but also make valuable contacts and experience the tradition and history of thyssenkrupp Steel at first hand.

How to apply

Do you still have questions?

Are you interested in the trainee program at thyssenkrupp Steel, but still have questions? No problem! You can find all the important information you need here:

Are there fixed start dates?

Recruitment at thyssenkrupp Steel is generally demand-driven. Therefore, there are no fixed entry and application dates for the trainee program. It is therefore possible to join the program on the 1st of any month.

How long does the trainee program take?

The trainee program lasts 12 months.

What fields of study have the best chances?

We are primarily looking for engineering graduates, but in some cases we are also looking for junior staff in other disciplines. So it's always worth taking a look at our job board!

What is the right route for me – trainee program or direct entry?

They are simply two different forms of entry. Which form of entry is better and is ultimately chosen depends on various factors. Whether you have completed a trainee program or joined us via direct entry does not determine what career prospects you will have afterwards. The more typical entry point at thyssenkrupp Steel for young graduates is the trainee program.

What development opportunities will I have after the trainee program?

We focus on your talent and skills. That's why thyssenkrupp Steel offers you a wide range of opportunities after your trainee program to fully exploit your own potential. We will support you with theme-oriented seminars and individual personnel development. Depending on your commitment, there are many opportunities open to you for your personal path with us.

Will I receive a permanent contract after completing the trainee program?

Our trainees are the managers of tomorrow! That's why all trainees are offered a permanent position from the start of the program. If the trainee program is satisfactory for both sides, the aim is always to offer the trainee a permanent position.

Do you have any further questions?

If you have any questions about the trainee program or the application process, please contact [email protected] or +49 (0)203 523 23 23.

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Contact

thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG

Kaiser-Wilhelm-Strasse 100

47166 Duisburg, Germany

+49 (0)203 52-0

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You can find all advertised trainee positions in our job board. Apply now - you can start at any time on the 1st of the month!

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Direct entry

Are you more interested in direct entry? We have all the information you need here.

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Fancy more insights?

Then take a look at our interviews with our employees and find out first-hand what it's like to work at thyssenkrupp Steel!

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