The apprentices are responsible for everything from introducing interns to the company, supporting them during their internship, and providing follow-up support afterward — except for interviews and the hiring process. “We give interns a tour of the company and present our products. We also share our daily experiences from vocational school or university and introduce them to our development tools and learning platforms,” says David Ferneding, a dual student in his seventh semester. A dedicated roadmap guides interns through tasks and learning stations during their time at AMCON.

Each intern is paired with an apprentice, and ideally, they even share the same office during the internship. This creates a close working environment where interns can easily ask questions and receive guidance. They have lunch together and are included in the apprentice’s daily routine as much as possible. If interns remain interested in the profession after the internship and consider a training position at AMCON, the apprentices stay in touch to support them further. An important part of this support is the “Coffee with…” project, where interns get to explore different career paths within an IT company. Apprentices arrange brief 10-minute coffee breaks in the office kitchen between interns and team members such as project managers, sales representatives, and software developers. These informal conversations give interns the opportunity to ask any questions they have about the profession and gain insight into the soft skills needed in each field.