Want to get involved and not just watch from the sidelines – right where Germany's largest seaport is bustling with activity? During your training, you'll be right in the thick of things and learn from real professionals. Get involved and find out what you're capable of.
Theory meets practice – right in the Port of Hamburg. In our dual study programs, you help shape the future: on real projects, at different locations, and with a strong team. This makes your studies as diverse as the port itself.
Want to get out of the classroom and gain real insights? Here at the port, you can try out what really interests you – whether it's industrial, technical, or commercial.
Managing processes, supporting people, and exploring diverse areas of responsibility
You’ll gain insights into the diverse tasks of office management – from personnel planning and employee support to contributing to monthly and quarterly financial statements. With every step, your understanding of our complex organization grows. You’ll help ensure that processes run smoothly, learn how to organize business trips, check invoices, and prepare financial reports. Throughout, you’ll work with modern IT systems and develop a strong sense for numbers, workflows, and communication.
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Metal construction from planning to installation
You will manufacture and assemble metal structures that enable port operations – from railings and platforms to complex components. You will learn to read and implement technical drawings, process sheet metal and profiles, apply welding techniques, and assemble components. In the process, you will develop manual dexterity, technical understanding, and a keen eye for precision.
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Your future flows along the waterways
You will assist with the transport of goods, loading and unloading, and exciting maneuvers on the water. You will learn how to safely operate harbor vessels, use towing equipment, and maintain the technology on board. You will ensure that everything remains ready for use through maintenance and care. You will develop technical skills in mooring and hauling, become familiar with the port area, and learn what is important in navigation, driving, and tides.
You will start your apprenticeship at the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), joining the team of Flotte Hamburg. There you will learn on approximately 50 different ships, such as unloading, police, and sounding vessels, pilot boats, icebreakers, and barges.
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Working with high-precision measurement technology
You survey the port area, take measurements of location and elevation, and evaluate the data on the computer. You work with laser scanners, GNSS receivers, drones, and CAD programs. You create digital plans, models, and cross-sections, accompany construction projects, and ensure that everything fits perfectly, from planning to billing.
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Switching and controlling electrical systems
You will install electrical systems, commission them, and ensure that everything runs reliably – whether bridges, locks, or flood barriers. You will learn how to install machines and drive systems, program automation technology, and troubleshoot malfunctions. In the process, you will develop technical understanding, logical thinking, and a keen sense of safety and precision. You will work with modern technology and gain insights into the entire port infrastructure – from energy supply to the control of complex systems.
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Controlling, Marketing & Human Resources combined
You will learn how to analyze, plan, and optimize business processes – and how to contribute to the further development of the port with in-depth knowledge in areas such as finance, controlling, human resources management, marketing, and strategic management. You will work on real projects, develop solutions to economic issues, and gain insights into working with internal and external stakeholders. The close integration of theory and practice will prepare you optimally for your future role as an economically minded specialist.
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From hardware to AI
You will learn how IT infrastructures are created, how innovative operating systems and firewall solutions are developed and tested, and how to professionally understand complex processes between systems and development environments. You will deal with topics such as hardware programming, system architectures, data analysis, and artificial intelligence.
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Between office, construction, and business
You will work on innovative construction projects, learn how to deal with internal and external stakeholders, and gain insights into the technical, economic, and organizational aspects of civil engineering. Your daily work will be as varied as the port itself – between the office, construction site, and project meetings.
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Benefit from exclusive seminars and a strong network through regular exchanges with other young professionals – for your personal development and exciting prospects.
Look forward to 30 days of vacation, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve off work, a discounted Travel Ticket (Deutschlandticket), various discounts for your leisure time, and access to various company sports groups.
In several of our apprenticeship programs and dual study courses, you have the opportunity to participate in exchange programs that allow you to broaden your horizons through exciting assignments abroad.
Young Talent Recruiting
Phone: +49 40 42 84 7-3658
E-Mail: mai.nguyen@hpa.hamburg.de
School and University Fairs
Phone: +49 40 42 84 7-2276
E-Mail: nadine.mikolasch@hpa.hamburg.de
