HEIDELBERG has welcomed 80 new apprentices and dual-track students across Germany as its 2026 training year begun on 1st September.

The company currently trains approximately 300 apprentices and students across 16 vocational training programmes and 15 dual study programmes, supporting its growth in packaging and digital printing as well as new business areas including security, energy, electric mobility and automation.
Heidelberg has also introduced a new dual study programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, designed to develop expertise in data analysis, digitalisation and AI applications.
“Our apprentices and dual-track students represent a major investment in Heidelberg’s future,” said Jürgen Otto, CEO, Heidelberg. “They help us further expand our technological leadership as a system integrator, tap into new business areas, and sustainably support our customers’ success.”
Alongside technical training, Heidelberg’s programmes include targeted development support and involvement in social, environmental and sustainability projects with regional partners and organisations.