Your program
Curriculum
The ZF trainee program offers you opportunities to apply the knowledge gained in your college degree program. As a trainee, you can learn about the multifaceted ZF Group fields of activity while also acquiring cross-industry knowledge that will help you master future assignments.
Duration and program start
The trainee program starts each year in October.
The ZF trainee program lasts for 15 months.
Upon successful completion of the trainee program, you will be given an assignment within the ZF Group.
During the training period, you will have an opportunity to determine which work area is best for you. This will be taken into consideration for your future assignment.
Individual projects
During the 15-month training period, you will work on four self-organized individual projects at four different locations including one outside of Germany. Each project lasts three to four months and will prepare you for your future job assignment.
Joint team project
All trainees are assigned to a joint project that will be completed as a team during the course of the program.
Workshops
The ZF trainee program starts with an orientation week to lay the foundation for team development. Between the individual projects, one-week workshops and seminars focus on topics ranging from project management, to communication management and intercultural skills.
