Regional employers and training institutions will present pathways from apprenticeship to university over two days in Bremerhaven. The Berufsinformationsmesse (BIM) 2026 runs on 18 and 19 September at the Stadthalle Bremerhaven with free entry and a focus on practical information about training, study and internships.
Practical information
Dates and times. The fair opens on 18 September from 08:00 to 14:00 and on 19 September from 10:00 to 14:00 at Stadthalle Bremerhaven. Admission is free. The event is organised by the Magistrat of the city of Bremerhaven together with the job4u association and supported financially by the Dieckell Stiftung.
Exhibitor profile
Exhibitors include public employment services, industrial companies and research institutes. Confirmed participants listed include Agentur für Arbeit Bremen-Bremerhaven, Airbus Aerostructures, ALDI Nord, Alfred-Wegener-Institut, BLG Logistics Group and bremenports. Vocational schools and health providers such as AMEOS Klinikum Bremerhaven also take part.
That mix yields a broad occupational spectrum: technical trades, logistics and port roles, healthcare professions and pathways to higher education and dual degrees. The presence of logistics and port operators highlights the regional ties to maritime industries.
Program highlights and services
The fair delivers information on job profiles, required qualifications and current training trends. Exhibitors advertise open apprenticeship positions, dual study places, internships and university degree programmes. Trainees and HR staff are available at stands to answer practical questions about day-to-day tasks and employment conditions.
Information sessions aimed at parents and advisors are available to support decision making by young visitors and their supporters.
B2B outreach checklist for exhibitors
Set concrete objectives for each fair day and assign roles to team members. Prepare concise, visual materials that communicate training offers, entry requirements and practical benefits. Prioritise candidate profiles in advance and use a short interview guide for 5-minute stand conversations covering technical skills, availability for internships and next steps.
Capture minimum viable contact data for follow-up: name, educational institution, area of interest and preferred contact method. Schedule the first follow-up within 72 hours and assign internal owners for calls or emails.
Key figures
- Exhibitors 12
Final note and official link
BIM 2026 offers a concentrated view of regional training routes and employer needs across industry and public services. Full details, exhibitor lists and visitor guidance are published at the official site https://job4u-ev.de/messe/messe-bremerhaven
