Who can take part?

High school students who:

• are 16 to 19 years old
• can speak German to at least B1 level

Time and place

When?
July 18–August 08, 2026

Where?
Germany, Heilbronn
Accommodation:Heilbronn Youth Hostel
Learning:Bildungscampus Heilbronn

Programme

• 3 week language course (Goethe-Institut Schwäbisch Hall)
• German for the job
• Communication in everyday working life
• Company visits, career guidance & visits to universities and educational institutions
• Visit exciting companies in the Heilbronn-Franken region
• Gain insights into professions in the MINT sector
• Get to know your own strengths and interests better
• Make initial contacts for the future
• You will be accompanied by experienced supervisors during the entire time.

Costs

Organised and conducted by the Goethe-Institut Schwäbisch Hall and the Academy for Innovative Education and Management

Following costs are covered:

• Course fees
• Travel expenses

How to apply

Create a short video (max. 1 minute) in which you explain in German:

• Why do you want to take part in the course?
• Which scientific or technical professions do you find exciting?
• What would you like to learn during your time in Germany?

Important:
Be creative - the video should only show you.
Your video will not be published or passed on. It will only be used to select participants.

Send your application video (MOV, MPEG, WMV) and your completed application form to teacherservice-chicago@goethe.de by 01.03.2026. You will receive a response by the end of March 2025. We wish you lots of fun and success!