vocatium Cottbus

The Vocatium Fair, a prestigious education and career guidance fair, usually takes place annually at the Lausitz Arena in Cottbus. Located in the Sachsendorf district, south of the city center of Cottbus, the Lausitz Arena is a multifunctional venue, primarily serving as the location for football matches. Besides football, the Lausitz Arena also hosts other events such as concerts, sports competitions, and cultural events. The arena has a great atmosphere and is a popular meeting place for fans and visitors alike.

Since 2008, the IfT Institute for Talent Development, a specialist in individual career guidance and further education, has been organizing this fair. Besides Cottbus, the IfT Institute for Talent Development is active in numerous other German cities. The Vocatium fairs are part of a nationwide network focusing on individual career and study orientation for students, graduates, and young adults. With its unique fair concept, which includes scheduled conversations, it has established itself at more than 80 locations in Germany. The main themes are education, career orientation, study, training, and further education. Represented are companies, universities, and institutions from various sectors. The focus lies on personal advisory talks, information stands, and lectures that assist visitors in their career orientation. A particular highlight is the "speed-dating" with potential employers and educational institutions, enabling participants to quickly establish many interesting contacts. The Vocatium Fair has proven to be one of the most successful events of its kind in Germany and has become an important meeting point for students, graduates, career starters, and employers over the years. In conclusion, the Vocatium Fair at the Lausitz Arena in Cottbus is an established platform for individual career orientation and offers participants numerous opportunities for personal development and networking.

The vocatium will take place on 2 days from Tuesday, 20. May to Wednesday, 21. May 2025 in Cottbus.