vocatium Trier + Greater Region Trier

The vocatium Trier + Greater Region is a specialized fair for education and career planning, held annually in June or July. It has established itself as an especially valuable and goal-oriented platform for young people navigating their career choices. Organized by the respected IfT Institut für Talententwicklung (Institute for Talent Development), the fair has been offering high-quality, individualized guidance on education and careers since 2008. Its concept, tested and refined across Germany, is implemented at more than 80 locations nationwide through a structured approach centered around pre-scheduled, one-on-one conversations.

The fair is specifically aimed at school students, university students, and early-career professionals from the Greater Region – including Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, and neighboring areas of Luxembourg, Belgium, and France. It provides participants with direct, personal access to a wide range of companies, universities, and institutions operating both locally and internationally. Unlike typical public events, vocatium emphasizes pre-arranged meetings, which are scheduled in advance during school visits and with the help of a detailed fair handbook. This approach ensures focused, personalized, and highly efficient counseling sessions.

Key topics at the fair include vocational training, dual study programs, academic careers, career orientation, professional development, and future-oriented industries such as IT, engineering, and sustainability. Visitors receive comprehensive information on training and degree programs, admission requirements, application procedures, career prospects, and funding opportunities. Particularly valuable is the opportunity to ask individual questions and develop concrete plans through personal conversations with exhibitors. One standout feature is the "speed-dating" format, where participants can make meaningful contacts with potential employers or universities in a short time.

A diverse supporting program of workshops and presentations complements the event, covering practical topics such as job application training, study financing, and career planning. First-hand accounts from company representatives and students offer authentic insights into various career paths, helping attendees better understand and align their own goals and interests.

The event takes place at the Europahalle Trier – a central, modern, and multifunctional venue near the city center. Its excellent accessibility and flexible infrastructure make it an ideal location for an event like vocatium, which combines information, personal interaction, and orientation within a professional setting.

More than just a traditional career fair, vocatium Trier + Greater Region is a strategically designed advisory forum that helps young people discover the educational and career paths best suited to them. Through its blend of thorough preparation, high-quality conversations, and in-depth content, the fair delivers lasting value for all involved and is considered one of the most successful events of its kind in Germany.

The vocatium Trier + Greater Region will take place on 2 days from Tuesday, 24. June to Wednesday, 25. June 2025 in Trier.