Professional orientation

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SCHULEWIRTSCHAFT Chemnitz working group

The regional working group in Chemnitz is one of 34 working groups in the SCHULEWIRTSCHAFT network in Saxony. Representatives from schools and companies as well as school authorities, associations and business organisations work on a voluntary basis to promote partnership-based cooperation and improve the vocational orientation of young people in Chemnitz.

Organisation of the working group

The SCHULEWIRTSCHAFT Chemnitz working group is chaired by representatives from schools and business:

  • Mirko Löffler - Siemens AG
  • Dr Guntram Schönherr - Sachsen Guss GmbH
  • Elisa Tutzky - Secondary school "Am Körnerplatz"
  • Erik Schulze - Reichenbrand secondary school

The task of the chairpersons is to represent the working group and to define the main areas of focus. The chairpersons lead the steering committee of the SCHULEWIRTSCHAFT Chemnitz working group.

The steering committee is made up of around 25 representatives from the school and business sectors. The members contribute to networking in the Chemnitz region and actively contribute suggestions for improving vocational orientation.

Next dates of the working group

  • 18/05/2026 - 1st annual conference
  • 28.10.2026 - 2nd annual conference

The working group is always looking for committed stakeholders in the field of vocational orientation. So far, secondary schools, special schools and grammar schools, as well as commercial enterprises, institutions and educational organisations are part of the working group. If you are interested in joining the SCHULEWIRTSCHAFT Chemnitz working group, please contact us!

Regional Coordination Centre for Vocational Orientation

The SCHULEWIRTSCHAFT Chemnitz working group is coordinated by the Regional Coordination Centre for Vocational Orientation (RKO for short), which has been active in the City of Chemnitz's business division since June 2025.

In addition to supporting the working group, the RKO is responsible for

  • coordinating offers and liaising with regional vocational orientation stakeholders
  • the establishment, development and promotion of career guidance networks
  • initiating and promoting cooperation between schools and companies

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Throughout Saxony, all regional career guidance coordination centres are active in the districts and independent cities and are in close contact with each other several times a year.

Further information on the SCHULEWIRTSCHAFT network can be found at: www.schulewirtschaftsachsen.de or www.schulewirtschaft.de.

Portal brings companies and students together

Logo des Berufsorientierungsportal
Picture: Stadt Chemnitz

The BO-Portal is a pilot project of the SCHULEWIRTSCHAFT Chemnitz working group, which was initiated by the members of the steering committee in 2023. Since January 2025, schools as well as companies, institutions, educational providers etc. have been able to publish their respective offers and requirements on the platform. The VO portal supports the matching process between the stakeholders.

Career guidance for:

What happens after school? Many young people are faced with the question of what to do next. The following offers are available to help you find an apprenticeship, university place or internship.

Internships

Vocational training

Study programme

Job portals

24 January 2026Chemnitz Education Day
24 January 2026Open Day at the Fortis Academy
24 January 2026Open Day at the Chemnitz Free Schools (ASG)
31 January 2026Open Day at BSZ for Technology III
7 March 2026Chemnitz Job Fair
9–14 March 2026COME AND HAVE A LOOK! – Open Companies Week
11 March 2026In-house exhibition at the VBFA
11 March 2026Open Day at the WBS Vocational College in Chemnitz
14 March 2026Information Days at the BSZ for Health and Social Care
23 April 2026Girls’ Day / Boys’ Day
9 May 2026TUC Day – Open Day at Chemnitz University of Technology
3 June / 4 June 2026vocatium Chemnitz/Zwickau
September 2026Get involved!
24 September 2026Chemnitz Job Fair
25 September 2026Long Night of Apprenticeships
30 October 2026Late Shift – Industrial Heritage Days
10 November 2026Career Kick-off
12 November 2026TUCconnect, Chemnitz University of Technology Career Fair
28 December 2026Skilled Workers’ Exchange during the extended Christmas market

Funding information

This measure is co-financed by tax revenue on the basis of the budget approved by the members of the Saxon state parliament.