Print Technology World Championships 2025 debut at the Home of Print

In November 2025, the HEIDELBERG Home of Print became a meeting point for young international print talents.

Together with the Swiss Printing and Media Association, we launched the Print Technology World Championships 2025 – a competition that offers young professionals an international stage and continues the successful tradition of the former WorldSkills. As a long-standing partner and driving force in the industry, we now take on the role of organizer and host. Our goal: to support young talent and help our customers find qualified future specialists.

Four nations – Japan, France, Switzerland and Germany – competed from November 18 to 21 in demanding disciplines such as offset printing, digital printing, maintenance and cutting. First place went to Lukas Briggen from Switzerland, followed by Noah Blaumoser (Germany), Ayato Ueoka (Japan) and Killian Fehringer (France).

HEIDELBERG is committed to continuing this initiative: in 2026, the next German Championship for print media technologists will take place at the Print Media Center, followed by the World Championships at the Home of Print in 2027 – with the possibility of hosting the print competition of the EuroSkills.

“At today’s event, we celebrate young talents who are shaping the future of our industry,” said Bernhard Nahm, Senior Manager Print Media Center at HEIDELBERG, during the award ceremony. “Supporting young professionals is essential for the strength of the print sector – that’s why we continue to invest decisively in training and skills development.”

From apprenticeship to leadership: employee voices

Three brothers, one employer

“We identify 100% with the company and its products. The opportunities for personal development, social responsibility, and respectful interaction make HEIDELBERG special to us.”

Like father, like son

“Even after 40 years, I still enjoy working at HEIDELBERG. But what I find particularly great is to feel how enthusiastic my son is about his vocational training and the company. I'm also in contact with other parents whose children work at HEIDELBERG, and you hear the same thing everywhere. The kids just love it here.”

Apprenticeship as a IT specialist

"Doors always open up and eventually you realize where your strengths lie. Especially when you have been trained and are employed by a large company like HEIDELBERG".
Nina Koch

Dual Study Program - Business Informatics

"HEIDELBERG is known as a world market leader and an up-and-coming technology group, but the atmosphere is almost family-like, and that is a very big plus."
Nico Feil

Apprenticeship as media designer for digital & print media

"The training is very practical and well structured. In addition, you get to see the entire process from creation to the finished product."
Verena Gund

Trainee program - Industrial Engineering and Management

"Why HEIDELBERG? Because of all the exciting projects the company offers in the industrial sector, such as printed electronics, e-mobility, and data-driven business models."
Felix Plomer

Apprenticeship industrial mechanic

"This workplace is characterized by an extremely varied daily routine - there hasn't been a day when I haven't learned something new."
Markus Lösch

Dual Study Program - Digital Media, Media Publishing & Design

"The willingness of HEIDELBERG's staff to support young people and transfer knowledge is very strong."
Nicola Ermer

Apprenticeship as a warehouse clerk

"Demographic change is exacerbating the shortage of skilled workers. That's why I think vocational training creates security and provides a solid foundation."
Samira Saleh

Trainee Program - Electrical Engineering

"While other, predominantly smaller companies focus exclusively on practical work in their vocational training programs, HEIDELBERG is committed to a balanced theoretical and practical approach."
Jennifer Twartz

Apprenticeship as media technician for printing

"At HEIDELBERG, you have the opportunity to explore all facets of the business and therefore get a better insight into the world of print media than you would in a regular print shop."
Hendrik den Ouden

Dual Study Program - Digital Media, Media Management & Communication

"I have fond memories of every practical phase of my studies. One of the highlights was my practical phase abroad at the American branch office in Atlanta..."
Franziska Hiesinger

Apprenticeship as a warehouse clerk

"Logistics training at HEIDELBERG takes place at all the headquarter's different warehouses, which are quite a few - and always in the real production system."
Jonas Benda

Dual Study Program - Industrial Engineering

"You learn to work independently without having to be afraid, because the vocational training department and the specialist departments are always there to help and advise students."
Nena Jiang

Apprenticeship industrial clerk

"Independence and responsibility play an important role at HEIDELBERG - for apprentices too."
Alisa Wieloch

Trainee Program - Mechanical Engineering

"The variety of projects and areas at HEIDELBERG offer plenty of scope to discover and develop your potential."
Dennis Rossmannek

Apprenticeship as a warehouse clerk

"HEIDELBERG is a big name in the region and its vocational training programm in particular is very well regarded, so my decision fell pretty quickly on HEIDELBERG."
Felix Dathe

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