Your direct entry into the working world
On this page you can find out more about our apprenticeships, requirements, working hours, pay and holidays. Get exciting insights from our trainees into their day-to-day work and find out about the many other advantages of training at VW FS.
Training is currently possible in these areas:
Requirements and tasks
A dual training programme not only requires your dedication to the chosen occupational field, but also presents specific requirements and tasks for each training direction. In the following, we will take a closer look at the individual requirements and tasks that are unique to each training programme.
Training as an IT specialist (m/f/d): Specialising in application development
In this apprenticeship, you will work in various areas of our IT during the three years of your training. You will learn about company-specific processes and work actively in the departments. You will be involved in the creation, maintenance, servicing and further development of applications, programmes and services of VW FS. Within the framework of your own project, you will develop a small application or programme for the company with the help of your technical training supervisors. In addition, you will gain insight into the areas of customer consulting, user training, and testing procedures.
Requirements – your profile
- At least secondary school leaving certificate I - Realschulabschluss and at least sufficient grades in German and English
- At least satisfactory grades in maths on the last two school reports
- Enjoy developing software solutions in the automotive environment
- High level of commitment
Your tasks
- You will gain insight into the installation of complex systems, as well as into our system operation.
- You will be involved in the creation, maintenance, care and further development of applications, programmes and services of the company.
- You will gain knowledge in the areas of customer consulting, user training, and test procedures.
- At times you will work in a team – for example in projects within and outside VW FS
- Specials, such as participating in trade fairs and school visits or looking after new trainees
Course of the training
- You start your apprenticeship on 1 August and alternate between practical phases at our company and theory blocks at the vocational school.
- During your training, you will attend the Otto Bennemann School in Braunschweig twice a week in the first year, and once a week from the second year onwards.
- At the vocational school, you learn all the theoretical content of the training with the specialisation in application development, e.g., designing, implementing, and modifying software applications and providing networks and services.
- Duration of training: 3 years
Sounds good?
Training as an e-commerce clerk (m/f/d)
Are you interested in digital sales, marketing and new trends? Are you technically adept, do you think analytically and do you enjoy working with numbers? Then start your future-oriented apprenticeship as an e-commerce clerk!
Requirements – your profile
- At least secondary school leaving certificate I - Realschulabschluss and at least sufficient grades in German and English
- At least satisfactory grades in maths on the last two school reports
- Enjoying cars in conjunction with financial services
- Passionate about the latest technical developments
- Desire to make a difference, try out new things and learn from the experiences of others
- High level of commitment
Your tasks
- You will then apply and deepen the theoretical knowledge you have acquired during the vocational school blocks in practical assignments at the company
- You will be involved in exciting online retail activities such as sales, marketing development, analyzing key figures and product range management
- Specials, such as participating in trade fairs and school visits or looking after new trainees
- At times you will work in a team – for example in projects within and outside VWFS
Course of the training
- You start your apprenticeship on 1 August and alternate between practical phases at our company and theory blocks at the vocational school
- During your training, you will attend the Otto Bennemann School in Braunschweig twice a week in the first year, and once a week from the secondary year onwards
- You will learn all the theoretical content of the apprenticeship at the vocational school, e.g. managing product ranges in online sales, service communication and implementing and evaluating online marketing measures
- Duration of training: 3 years
Sounds good?
Training as a bank clerk (m/f/d)
Are you interested in finance, consulting and economic relationships? Do you enjoy working with people, are you service-orientated and have a good understanding of figures? Then start your future-orientated training in banking!
Requirements – your profile
- At least secondary school leaving certificate I - Realschulabschluss and at least sufficient grades in German and English
- At least satisfactory grades in maths on the last two school reports
- Interest in financial services and economic topics
- Enjoy advising customers and finding individual solutions
- Desire to make a difference, try out new things and learn from the experiences of others
Your tasks
- You will then apply and deepen the theoretical knowledge you have acquired during the vocational school blocks in practical assignments at the company
- You will learn how to manage accounts, process loans and advise customers on financial products such as savings plans, mortgage loans and securities
- You will provide support in opening accounts, processing payment transactions and creating customised financing concepts
- Specials, such as participating in trade fairs and school visits or looking after new trainees
- At times you will work in a team – for example in projects within and outside VWFS
Course of the training
- You start your apprenticeship on 1 August and alternate between practical phases at our company and theory blocks at the vocational school
- During your training, you will attend the Otto Bennemann School in Braunschweig twice a week in the first year, and once a week from the secondary year onwards
- You will learn all the theoretical content of the training programme at the vocational school, e.g. account management, credit, investment advice and customer communication
- Duration of training: 3 years
Sounds good?
Training as an insurances and financial investments clerk (m/f/d)
Are you interested in pensions, insurance and financial solutions? Do you enjoy working with people, are you service-orientated and have a good feel for figures and advice? Then start your future-orientated training in the world of insurance and finance!
Requirements – your profile
- At least secondary school leaving certificate I - Realschulabschluss and at least sufficient grades in German and English
- At least satisfactory grades in maths on the last two school reports
- Interest in insurance, financial products and customer advice
- Enjoy dealing with people and finding individual solutions
- Motivation to take on responsibility and learn new things
- High level of commitment and team spirit
Your tasks
- You will then apply and deepen the theoretical knowledge you have acquired during the vocational school blocks in practical assignments at the company
- You will learn how to advise customers on insurance and financial products and manage contracts
- You provide support with claims processing and develop customised pension strategies
- Specials, such as participating in trade fairs and school visits or looking after new trainees
- At times you will work in a team – for example in projects within and outside VWFS
Course of the training
- You start your apprenticeship on 1 August and alternate between practical phases at our company and theory blocks at the vocational school
- During your training, you will attend the Otto Bennemann School in Braunschweig twice a week in the first year, and once a week from the secondary year onwards
- At the vocational school, you will learn all the theoretical content of the training programme, including insurance law, customer advice, claims management and financial planning
- Duration of training: 3 years
Sounds good?
What awaits you:
Our top benefits for apprentices
What can you expect in the application process?
Our multi-stage and tailor-made selection process offers you and us the opportunity to get to know each other. Show us your enthusiasm, your courage and your expertise and become part of the Volkswagen Financial Services family.
We look forward to receiving your application!
1. Receipt of your application
After you have created an applicant profile and placed your application for your dream job, you will receive a confirmation of receipt by e-mail. This may also appear in your spam folder. If you have not received an e-mail, please check your applicant profile to see whether you have sent your application.
2. Your application will be reviewed
We will check your application thoroughly. This may take some time.
3. An online test is conducted
Now it’s time to put your skills to the test. With the cognitive online test, which takes about 45-65 minutes, you can secure your ticket to the next round.
4. We invite you for an interview
We will take the time to get to know you and your skills even better. At the same time, you have the opportunity to ask us all your questions and learn even more about VW FS.
5. We will inform you of our decision
We will inform you of our decision shortly after the interview. We will also discuss all further steps with you here.
Frequently asked questions about training
You still have a few questions for us?
We have compiled the answers to the most frequently asked questions
in connection with applying for an apprenticeship.
When does the training begin?
The official start date for the training is 1 August each year.
What do I earn during my training at Volkswagen Financial Services?
You will receive an attractive training allowance of more than 1,300 Euros gross per month in the first year. We also pay your tuition or training fees.
How much knowledge of the specific topic do I need to have?
Your interest should be present in any case, but explicit technical knowledge is not required. In basic training courses, you will learn the basics that you need for your practical work in the departments.
What attachments do I need to include with my application?
It is mandatory to attach the last two certificates of the mainstream school as well as a CV. Applicants attending a secondary school should also enclose the most recent report card from this school, if available. Please note that applications will not be processed without complete report cards attached.
At what point are the report marks compared?
In the invitation to the interview, you will be asked to bring your school reports. At this time the information will be confirmed. Applicants who have provided false information will be eliminated from the selection process.
What is the online-test and when do I take it?
To get to know you better, all applicants for an apprenticeship who meet our entry requirements receive an invitation to take an online-test. The test takes about 45 - 65 minutes and can be taken from any PC with internet access. The password sent with the invitation is valid for one week. For reasons of fairness to other candidates, online-tests cannot be repeated once they have been started. Please make sure that you are not disturbed during the online-test. Please note that each candidate may only take the test once! If you are in any doubt, please contact us by phone at 0531-212-899543 or by email at recruiting@vwfs.com.
Why is the login page for the online-test not displayed?
We ask you to make sure you have a good internet connection. If you have entered the test participation link by hand in your browser, check your entry for typing errors. You will find detailed information on how to carry out the test in connection with browsers under the menu item “Help”. There, you can also download the required software to your computer.
After logging in, I see a start page – how can I start the test?
Scroll down on the start page. Click on the “Start now” button – the test will open in a new window. If a new window does not open after clicking the “Start now” button, deactivate your browser’s pop-up blocker (this is only necessary in exceptional cases, however).
The test cannot be displayed – only a blank page or the message “The website cannot be displayed” appears.
You may have lost connection to the Internet. We ask you to check your internet connection by opening any web page in a new window. If you have an internet connection, reload the test by refreshing the page. If this does not help, close the window and log out. Log in again using your credentials and restart the test. If the problem persists, check whether you have installed a suitable browser. You will find detailed information on the required browsers under the menu item “Help”. There, you can also download the required software to your computer.
I have not received a confirmation of receipt.
Please check whether your provider has marked our e-mail correspondence as spam. If you still find that you have not received an automatic confirmation of receipt after submitting your application, please inform us by phone at 0531-212-899543 or send us an email to recruiting@vwfs.com.
I do not have an email address yet.
Different providers offer free email addresses and associated with it the free sending and receiving of emails. Setting up the addresses is described on the respective home pages.
I entered something wrong; how can I correct it?
Please do not withdraw your application, but log in to your profile and make the change.