New internship in Cottbus: Students now find jobs quickly!

New internship in Cottbus: Students now find jobs quickly!

Cottbus, Deutschland - The search for a suitable internship can sometimes appear like the needle in the haystack. But there is now a breath of fresh wind in Lusatia: The Cottbus Chamber of Crafts has launched the new online internship exchange "Lausitz internship" to help young people at this undertaking. This platform is primarily intended to support students in the region and help them to master their start. lr online reported that this number is currently still listed in the future in the future is.

students can search for internships on the platform that meet their wishes and interests. In addition to a filter function for locations such as Cottbus or Oberspreewald-Lausitz, you can also look for industries. The special thing about this initiative? In order to apply, the students do not need an elaborate application portfolio - a short motivation letter is sufficient. This uncomplicated application method could help to get many young people to gain practical experience.

advantages for students and companies

"Internships are the first step into the professional world for many young people," said the Chamber of Crafts. And that seems to be paid out in the Lausitz: According to HWK Cottbus , around half of all students found their training place through internships. The platform aims to support this and manages to bring together innovative software solutions, offers and inquiries. Students benefit from the real -time availability of internships and the quick, simple search. At the same time, companies can set their offers free of charge on the platform and thus minimize their administrative effort.

The project is funded by the Brandenburg participation as part of the structural change in Lusatia and therefore not only supports the students, but also contributes to securing the junior in the region. Beatrix Otto, managing director of a car dealership, has already confirmed that many trainees originated in their company in their company. So it is not only a springboard for students, but also an opportunity for companies to find and challenge suitable talents.

a step in the right direction

The initiative for creating this platform goes back to the "internship weeks" in the summer vacation 2024, in which over 350 students took part. The response was consistently positive: 96 percent of young people were able to imagine training in one of the companies visited. fujour in this context emphasizes that digital professional orientation and the use of modern methods and media play an increasingly important role. For this purpose, also work at events such as the Learntec 2025 in Karlsruhe, which is focused on the use of digital tools for career orientation.

Overall, it can be said that the "internship platform Lausitz" not only acts as a simple internship exchange, but also serves as a valuable tool for career orientation in the region. Eileen Fietze, a trainee, describes her positive experiences with internships and how important it is to take this step. With this new initiative, the foundation for many successful careers in Lusatia could be laid. The platform can be reached at www.praktikum-lausitz.de and for all young people, parents and teachers of great benefit.