The vocational training landscape in Carinthia puts practical apprenticeship options front and center. From 28 to 30 January 2027 Klagenfurt hosts the 9th edition of Feria de Aprendices de Carintia at Messe Klagenfurt, where young people and local organisations present apprenticeship paths.
Practical information for the 2027 event in Klagenfurt
Feria de Aprendices de Carintia 2027 runs from 28 to 30 January at Messe Klagenfurt. Opening hours are 09:00 to 16:00 each day. The venue is located at Messeplatz 1, A-9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee and the fair offers a continuous live stage programme and themed stations across the halls.
Sectors and exhibitor profile at the fair
The event organises activities around seven thematic stations. These include trade and crafts, tourism and gastronomy, career lounge, commerce and logistics, health and care, office and services, and technology and industry. Local companies present apprenticeship profiles and available training positions, emphasising dual vocational paths.
Highlighted programme elements in 2027
The fair uses station-based discovery and live demonstrations. A continuous stage programme runs alongside hands-on areas where attendees can test skills and speak with employers. One notable feature is the Duell der Köche, a cooking duel that showcases young culinary apprentices and chefs competing under a predefined ingredient basket.
Duell der Köche as a scouting opportunity
Duell der Köche puts apprentices and young chefs up to 25 years old in a practical contest. For recruiters in hospitality this provides direct observation of practical technique, timing and creativity under working conditions, valuable for shortlisting candidates.
Key figures for the edition
Organisers report 140 exhibiting profiles or apprenticeship types and identify this event as the ninth Kärntner Lehrlingsmesse in 2027. The format combines live stage programming with multiple thematic areas to explore career options.
How to prepare B2B prospecting at Feria de Aprendices de Carintia 2027
- Set sector-specific goals before arrival. Determine whether you target hospitality, industrial technicians, or logistics and office roles.
- Prepare concise company briefs and training offers aimed at young candidates: role descriptions, dual training outlines and quick-contact methods for on-site interviews.
- Schedule short meetings with exhibitors and allocate time to observe practical demonstrations that reveal hands-on skills beyond CV claims.
- Use the live stage and themed stations to identify active talent, especially in gastronomy where Duell der Köche concentrates practical performance.
Closing note and official resource
Feria de Aprendices de Carintia 2027 focuses on hands-on apprenticeship discovery and direct contact with regional employers. For registration details, exhibitor forms and visitor information consult the official event page at https://www.kaerntnermessen.at/veranstaltungen/kaerntner-lehrlingsmesse.
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