Onboarding Firmenkontaktmesse Birkenfeld

The Onboarding Career Fair is a biannual professional trade fair that has established itself as a forward-looking platform for career planning, networking, and knowledge exchange in the environmental sector. Since its inception in 2011, it has been organized by Trier University of Applied Sciences in close cooperation with regional and national partners. The fair takes place every spring at the Environmental Campus Birkenfeld—an institution recognized nationwide for environmental sciences and sustainable technologies in Rhineland-Palatinate—and every autumn at the main campus in Schneidershof, Trier.

The fair is specifically designed for students, graduates, and young professionals from all universities who are looking to enter the job market and make initial connections with potential employers. Admission is free, making the event especially accessible. As a university-hosted fair with regional and national reach, the Onboarding Career Fair uniquely combines an academic setting with strong corporate presence and hands-on career support.

A key feature of the fair is its broad industry representation without subject-matter limitations on the event days. Both regional companies and internationally operating corporations are present, offering insights into a wide range of entry opportunities—from internships, practical semesters, and student trainee positions to thesis projects and direct career entry. The fair is not only a job market but also an active contributor to shaping a more sustainable future by fostering dialogue between industry professionals and the next generation of talent.

Another highlight is the on-site support services that offer real added value for visitors: professional application photos, résumé checks, and a Career Lounge provide comprehensive career guidance in a personal atmosphere. These services, along with the opportunity to meet HR and technical representatives in an informal setting, make the fair a distinctive hub for career starters focused on sustainable development, innovation, and practical networking.

The Onboarding Career Fair is more than just a job fair—it serves as an annual catalyst for sustainable career paths, a meeting point between academia and industry, and a vibrant forum for the next generation of environmental and technology professionals.

The Onboarding Firmenkontaktmesse in Birkenfeld took place on Thursday, 15. May 2025.