Greetings to the CareerStart 2027

Dear Visitors,

With your high school diploma in hand, the wide world of vocational training and higher education is now open to you. With its wide variety of sectors—including manufacturing and skilled trades, retail and administration, services, and utilities—Saxony offers you many paths to interesting careers. A visit to KarriereStart is the first step on a wide variety of career paths.

Those interested in pursuing a degree will find application-oriented programs as well as basic research and traditional degree programs at Saxony’s renowned universities, colleges, and dual universities.

Saxony’s flagship industry—the semiconductor sector—is looking for young people with ambition and enthusiasm, both in the fabs and among suppliers. The time-honored automotive industry is currently reinventing itself and therefore needs young people with dedication and ambition. And in the age of robotics and AI, skilled trades are still essential—whether to keep a computer running or to enjoy a refreshing snack during a break.

Those interested in the healthcare sector will find exciting career paths and meaningful work, ranging from medical technology to nursing. Public administration—and thus service to the community—offers a wide array of professions, from law enforcement to historic preservation.

Saxony offers you great opportunities and, above all, high-quality training programs and degree courses as the foundation for any professional success.

Career fairs like KarriereStart help you make that decision. Last year, 543 exhibitors were present. The fair’s program featured 130 presentations, activities, and workshops. As Minister-President of the Free State of Saxony, I am particularly pleased that Saxon companies accounted for such a large share—80 percent.

Ultimately, choosing a field of study, a career, and an employer comes down to a goal that applies equally to entry-level professionals, career changers, those returning to the workforce, and seasoned professionals alike. The motto of KarriereStart 2027 sums it up perfectly: “Shape Your Own Future”

Michael Kretschmer
, Minister President of the Free State of Saxony

^{Photo source: photothek.net/Sächsische State Chancellery}