In this apprenticeship, you will realise information and communication solutions. To do this, you will network hardware and software to create complex systems. You will also advise and train users. In system integration, you will plan, install, maintain and administer systems and networks and apply your knowledge of operating systems and computer network technologies. IT security also plays a key role during the apprenticeship.

In application development, you will programme and implement customer-specific software solutions as part of larger (customer) projects. You map future visions in software systems and use various programming languages such as Java, C#, HTML and modern developer tools.

As an office management trainee, you will take on internal secretarial and assistance tasks. You will work your way through all areas of the company’s processes and will be involved in departmental commercial and administrative activities.

During the computer science degree programme, you will learn how to depict visions of the future in software systems. In the course of the programme, you will acquire application-oriented know-how in the field of future-oriented technology, including programming (Java, C++), network engineering, e-business, databases and web technologies.

This degree programme forms the interface between computer science and business. In addition to in-depth business content, you will also be taught innovative information technology skills. This will enable you to solve customers’ business problems and concerns and advise them thanks to your sound IT knowledge in technical implementation.

In addition to business administration, this degree programme gradually builds up and brings together the IT knowledge relevant to understanding digital transformation processes. Topics such as business analytics, Industry 4.0 and selected key technologies for digital business models take centre stage. By the end of the degree programme, you will learn how to accompany digital transformation processes with business and social competence (change management) and how to create the conditions for market and company success in digital competition. In addition, the degree programme offers the opportunity to attend various seminars in the area of methodological and social skills, for example on the topics of project and business process management.

In addition to business administration, this degree programme lays the foundations for your work in sales and consulting. The programme provides you with the necessary technical, methodological, linguistic and social knowledge and skills to enable you to master demanding operational and inter-company challenges. During your practical phases, you will support our sales colleagues and also work on our customers’ (strategy) projects. You will take on a variety of tasks independently and gain practical experience on site with our customers.

You can apply directly via our career portal. As soon as you call up a job advert, you can click on ‘Apply now’, you will be forwarded accordingly and can then submit your application. If you have any questions, please contact us at bewerbung@spirit21.com.

We would like to get to know you. It would therefore be great if you could send us a cover letter, a CV and your last three references. If you have other documents, such as internship/holiday job certificates or other awards, you are also welcome to send them to us.

Our application process is fast and flexible. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation of receipt. If we need further documents or information from you, we will get in touch with you. As a rule, an initial exchange takes place online as a video interview via Microsoft Teams. Afterwards, we look forward to meeting you in person at our headquarters in Böblingen. If we are a good fit, we look forward to welcoming you to the SPIRIT team.

To be well prepared, you should have gathered some initial information about SPIRIT/21 and your apprenticeship. Practise introducing yourself in advance using your CV and think about why you would like to do your apprenticeship at SPIRIT/21. Questions about your expectations and ideas about the apprenticeship, as well as questions about your interest and initial experience in IT, are an integral part of an interview. We would be delighted if you have familiarised yourself with our company and bring questions to the interview.

Applications begin in April of each year for the following year. We do not have a fixed application deadline.

The apprenticeship usually lasts three years. Depending on the school-leaving qualification, the apprenticeship can be shortened by 6 to 12 months.

The dual study programme has a fixed duration of 6 semesters or 3 years.

We work closely with the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, vocational schools (GDS 2 Sindelfingen, commercial vocational school Böblingen, vocational school Groß-Gerau) and the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW Stuttgart & Horb) to ensure that you receive individual support and optimal advancement.

During your vocational training as an IT specialist for system integration/application development, you will receive a salary of EUR 850 in the first year, EUR 950 in the second year and EUR 1,050 in the third year.

During your Bachelor’s degree at the DHBW, you will receive a salary of EUR 920 in the first year, EUR 1,030 in the second year and EUR 1,140 in the third year.

In addition, any fees and travel costs will be covered or subsidized.

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SPIRIT/21 covers any training and study costs incurred. This includes the following costs, for example: Trainee train ticket & VVS student ticket, tuition fees and administrative fees of the DHBW, costs for teaching materials such as books, expenses incurred and the subsidization of excursions.

The pre-SPIRIT phase starts before the start of training and studies. During this phase, we would like to stay in regular contact with you. Our Info Day, which usually takes place in May/June of the respective training year, offers a special opportunity. At the info day, we welcome you and your family to our premises.

In September, our trainees and students start together with an induction month. Here you will receive the most important information about your training at SPIRIT/21, get to know many new colleagues and gain an insight into the individual teams. You will also have the opportunity to get to know the rest of the training group at the joint barbecue.

During your vocational training or dual study program, you will have numerous contact persons at your side. For the duration of your training, you will be assigned a training mentor in addition to the training manager. The training mentors are responsible for coordination, but also for technical support during your practical assignments. You will also be assigned a mentor who will not only integrate you into the company and the teams, but will also be available to answer any questions you may have regarding your theory and school phases or practical phases.

Yes, there are regular feedback meetings.

The feedback meeting with the training mentor takes place every three months. Here, the expectations and goals for the practical assignments set at the beginning are examined and reflected upon together.

There is also a feedback and development meeting with the training supervisor once a year, usually in the summer. This not only reflects on your activities and achievements over the past year, but also gives you the opportunity to provide feedback on your collaboration with the training mentor and training manager as well as your own satisfaction. In addition, your development goals are also set together.

Ever since our company was founded, we have attached great importance to training young, motivated people. This shows that the success of our trainees and students is important to us, as they are our future employees and representatives of the company. For example, the retention rate has been over 95% over the last 10 years.