German Youth Engage Hands-On with Career Opportunities at Arena4You and TechTour 2025

Two major events on November 15, 2025, highlighted Germany's commitment to youth career exploration by providing immersive experiences across industries. The Arena4You event at Holstein-Stadion gathered about 1,000 students and 30 companies, including KSV Holstein partners, offering hands-on opportunities in professions related to Bundesliga operations and trades. Companies like Malermeister Oldenburg GmbH invited students to try painting techniques, emphasizing the importance of attracting youth to skilled trades, as noted by operations manager Florian Schweder. Lubinus-Kliniken engaged students with vital CPR training, encouraging healthcare career paths, with deputy nursing director Christiane Wippich highlighting these efforts. The Bundesagentur für Arbeit supported the event by promoting career opportunities and vocational counseling through marketing professional Leon Richter.

Concurrently, TechTour Fulda attracted over 100 students to explore MINT careers with nine participating companies such as JUMO, Hubtex, and EDAG. This fully booked third edition, organized by TechHub Region Fulda e.V. and Azubi Region Fulda, offered insights into IT, mechanical engineering, sensor technology, and software development. Managing director Christian Vey acknowledged strong youth interest in real-world job market orientation, while Carla Baus from Azubi Region Fulda stressed the value of direct contact with professionals. Supported by the Hessian Ministry of Digitalization and Innovation, plans are already underway for a fourth TechTour in 2026.

Both initiatives underscore a strategic focus on interactive career exploration at a critical juncture for workforce development in Germany, blending educational engagement with industry partnership in settings ranging from stadiums to tech hubs.