January brings concentrated activity around vocational guidance in Klagenfurt. Carinthia Apprentices Fair 2026 takes place from 29 to 31 January 2026 at Messe Klagenfurt and offers a program structured to expose young candidates to concrete career paths.
Practical information for Carinthia Apprentices Fair 2026
The fair runs from 29 to 31 January 2026 at Messe Klagenfurt. The organiser publishes visitor information, parking details and a hall plan on the official site. Registration forms are available both for school groups and for companies that want to exhibit.
Sectors and exhibitor profile at the fair
The layout is organised into seven themed areas that group similar occupations. Key areas include trades and crafts, tourism and gastronomy, commerce and logistics, health and care, office and services, and technology and industry. This segmentation helps schools and candidates focus their visit and quickly find employers offering apprenticeships.
Highlight activities in Klagenfurt
The event operates a station-based programme across the seven areas and maintains a live stage schedule. The 2026 edition featured the Duell der Köche, a chefs duel for participants aged 16 to 25 who compete using a defined basic ingredient basket. The contest underlines the fair’s practical emphasis on hospitality careers.
Key figures to know
The fair presents 140 different apprenticeship occupations across the exhibition. That scope makes it possible to evaluate many vocational options in a compact visit.
Practical prospecting advice for exhibitors
HR and training managers should map their target occupations to the fair’s themed areas and secure the appropriate station. Bring role-specific brochures, plan short hands-on demos and define a clear follow-up sequence with deadlines for interviews or trial placements. Interactive demonstrations typically produce higher quality leads than passive material distribution.
Tips for young visitors and educators
Prepare a short list of occupations of interest and standard questions on entry requirements, duration and contract models. Use live demonstrations to assess hands-on skills and the stage programme to spot sector trends. Record names and roles of company contacts and set a direct follow-up channel after the fair.
Carinthia Apprentices Fair 2026 concentrates vocational options in a single location and helps compare pathways side by side. For registration, schedules and exhibitor lists consult the official page at https://www.kaerntnermessen.at/veranstaltungen/kaerntner-lehrlingsmesse and plan your visit around the themed areas you want to explore.
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