Training at ITM
ATTENTION : There are currently no vacancies for the apprenticeships starting in 2025 .
The vacancies for the start of training in August 2026 will be advertised in summer 2025.
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Apprenticeships
Textile and fashion sewer (m/f/d)
You can find more information about the apprenticeship and the requirements under the following link: Textile and fashion seamstress
Textile and fashion tailor (m/f/d)
You can find more information about the apprenticeship and the requirements under the following link: Textile and fashion tailor
Application process
- Current vacancies are advertised annually in the summer (June/July) for training to start in the following year
- Application deadline for advertised apprenticeships:
- October 15 (=application deadline 1)
- December 15 (=application deadline 2) for vacant positions
- Applicant selection and interviews take place from September.
- The contract is concluded following the application process.
- Start of training: in August of the year following the advertisement.
Remuneration
The apprenticeship is remunerated. Further information on remuneration can be found under the following link: Apprenticeship remuneration
Training program
- The training consists of a combination of practical and theoretical training.
- The theoretical part takes place in blocks (2-3 weeks) at the vocational school in Plauen
- Further information about the vocational school can be found here: BSZ e.o.plauen
- Travel and accommodation costs are covered by TU Dresden as business travel expenses
- The practical part is carried out at the Chair of Development and Assembly of Textile Products.
- Further information on the training team can be found here: Chair
- The theoretical part takes place in blocks (2-3 weeks) at the vocational school in Plauen
Training after graduation
- In principle, it is possible to train after completing a degree (in another direction).
- However, we are instructed to recommend people who are able to study, e.g:
- Mechanical engineering at the TU Dresden
- Textile and clothing technology at universities of applied sciences such as HS Niederrhein, Albstadt-Sigmaringen, Reutlingen, Zwickau, Berlin
Contact us

Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin
NameMs Lilly Römer M.Sc.
Nähtechnologie, Ausbilderin für Textil- und Modeschneider*innen
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Professur für die Entwicklung und Montage von textilen Produkten
Professur für die Entwicklung und Montage von textilen Produkten

Mr Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Yordan Kyosev
Inhaber Professur Entwicklung u. Montage von textilen Produkten
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Professur für die Entwicklung und Montage von textilen Produkten
Professur für die Entwicklung und Montage von textilen Produkten
We look forward to receiving your application! At the same time, we would like to point out that there are usually a large number of applicants and therefore recommend that you apply to other companies at the same time.
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