Training – Start where the future is shaped

Are you good at organizing? Then help shape our administrative processes.

Whether it’s a driver’s license, a building permit, or social benefits—as an administrative assistant, you ensure that public tasks are carried out reliably. You advise citizens, process applications, and become familiar with the various responsibilities of a county administration. No two days are alike.

What You'll Bring to the Table

• Enjoyment of working with people
• Interest in legal and organizational issues
• a meticulous and structured approach to work
• at least a good secondary school diploma or a middle school diploma

Here's what you can expect

• 3-year dual training program (starts August 1 of each year)
• Apprenticeship stipend under the TVAöD ranging from 1,368.26 euros to 1,464.02 euros (as of 2026)
• 31 days of recreational leave based on a 5-day workweek per calendar year; Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are additional days off—with no deduction from vacation time
• Vocational school at the Konrad Zuse School in Hünfeld, as well as classes at the Hesse Academy of Public Administration in Fulda
• Assignments in various specialized services in the Fulda district
• Personal guidance from our lead instructors (VALKen) and regular feedback sessions
• Working independently from the very beginning
• Joint trainee activities and team events

How to Apply

We post the job opening each summer of the year before the apprenticeship begins on our careers page as well as on the "district pages" in "Marktkorb."

Take on responsibility—from day one.

As a public administration specialist, you’ll work as a civil servant and gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the responsibilities of a local government. You’ll handle administrative procedures, apply laws, and make decisions that affect the daily lives of many people in the county.

What You'll Bring to the Table

• Enjoyment of working with people
• Interest in Law and Public Administration
• A sense of responsibility and a structured approach to work
• at least a good secondary school diploma or a middle school diploma
  
  

Here's what you can expect

• 2-year teacher training program (starts August 1 of each year)
• Civil service employment subject to revocation
• Trainee salary currently at 1,591 euros per month, plus ongoing special payments (as of 2026)
• 30 days of vacation time based on a 5-day workweek per calendar year; Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are additional days off—with no deduction from vacation time
• Theoretical instruction at the Hesse Academy of Public Administration in Kassel
• Practical placements in various specialized services
• Personal guidance from our lead instructors (VALKen)
• regular feedback sessions

• Joint trainee activities and team events
  
  

How to Apply

We post the job opening each summer of the year before the apprenticeship begins on our careers page as well as on the "district pages" in "Marktkorb."

Nothing works without IT.

As an IT specialist in system integration, you’ll ensure that our IT systems operate reliably. You’ll install hardware and software, maintain networks, assist colleagues with technical questions, and help further develop the district’s digital work environment.

What You'll Bring to the Table

• Interest in IT and digital technologies
• logical thinking and a passion for solving technical problems
• Team spirit and a meticulous approach to work
• a secondary school diploma
  
  

Here's what you can expect

• 3-year dual training program (starts August 1 of each year)
• Apprenticeship stipend under the TVAöD ranging from 1,368.26 euros to 1,464.02 euros (as of 2026)
• 31 days of recreational leave based on a 5-day workweek per calendar year; Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are additional days off—with no deduction from vacation time
• Vocational School at the Ferdinand-Braun-Schule in Fulda
• Hands-on training in the Information Technology Department, as well as job shadowing opportunities in other areas
• Personal guidance from our lead instructors (VALKen)
• regular feedback sessions
• Working independently in IT system administration and support
• Joint trainee activities and team events
  
  

How to Apply

This apprenticeship program is not offered on a regular basis; instead, positions are posted as needed to meet current staffing requirements. We publish the job openings on our careers page as well as on the "county pages" in the "Market Basket."

Protect health. Take responsibility.

As a hygiene inspector, you’ll play an important role in protecting public health in the Fulda district. You’ll inspect facilities, advise those in charge on hygiene matters, and help ensure that legal standards are met. In this role, you’ll spend time not only in the office but also frequently out in the field.

What You'll Bring to the Table

• Interest in health, hygiene, and the natural sciences
• A sense of responsibility and a meticulous approach to work
• Enjoyment of working with people
• Interested in a varied role combining office and field work
• the respective academic requirements for the training program
  
  

Here's what you can expect

• 3-year dual training program in a block format (starting December 1 of each year)
• Apprenticeship stipend under the TVAöD ranging from 1,368.26 euros to 1,464.02 euros (as of 2026)
• 31 days of recreational leave based on a 5-day workweek per calendar year; Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are additional days off—with no deduction from vacation time
• theoretical training at the Academy of Public Health in Düsseldorf
• Practical training at the Fulda District Health Department, as well as external internships
• Personal guidance from experienced clinical instructors
• regular feedback sessions
• Joint trainee activities and team events
  
  

How to Apply

This apprenticeship program is not offered on a regular basis; instead, positions are posted based on current staffing needs. We publish the job posting about a year before the start of the apprenticeship on our careers page as well as on the “district pages” in “Marktkorb.”