Apprentices from Linz conquer Spain and Italy: insights abroad!

Four courageous apprentices from the city of Linz have agreed to an exciting adventure: As part of the Erasmus program of the European Union, they completed internships in Italy and Spain! This valuable opportunity enables the apprentices not only to expand their specialist knowledge, but also to gain important international experiences that promote their self -confidence and independence. As meinzirk.at reports, the apprentices from the areas of administration and gardening are part of the approximately 182 trainees who are looking for their own in the magistrate Linz. Every year the talented young people can apply for this international experience.

In autumn 2024 the starting signal for her internships was given, and the apprentices are enthusiastic about the experiences gained. They report that experience abroad not only expanded its horizon, but was also able to make it more confident in new situations. "The internship abroad helped us to be more independent and confident in new situations. Due to this experience, we have become more open and trust ourselves more," emphasize the trainees, as in an article by tips.at . These positive feedback are important not only for the apprentices themselves, but also for the city of Linz, who wants to position itself as a responsible employer.

operational advantages through international perspectives

City councilor and personnel officer Tina Blöchl (SPÖ) emphasizes the strategic importance of these internships. "The possibility of completing an Erasmus foreign internship in the course of teaching is a valuable operational offer, since experience in international companies opens up and motivate the apprentices new perspectives," she explains. The goal is clear: the city of Linz not only wants to offer good training positions, but also positively prepare the young talents for their professional development at an early stage. With a total of 25 different apprenticeships, the Linz magistrate is one of the largest teaching companies in the region.