Customs trainees commence at Erfurt Central's Hub: 25 aspirants kick-start their custom career
The Main Customs Office Erfurt is set to welcome new trainees and students next year as part of its ongoing commitment to nurturing young talent. Dana Schleußinger, the head of the Main Customs Office Erfurt, announced that 19 trainees will begin a two-year training program for future senior customs secretaries, and 6 will embark on a three-year dual bachelor's degree for future customs inspectors, starting on September 1, 2026.
According to information provided by the Main Customs Office Erfurt, transmitted via news aktuell, the customs service accepts all suitable young talent in principle. The application deadline for those interested in starting their training or degree with the customs service is October 15, 2025.
The trainees and students will undergo practical phases in various departments of the Main Customs Office, as well as at customs offices and sometimes at the Customs Investigation Office in Dresden. The theoretical training for the middle service will take place at the Customs School in Erfurt, and for the higher service at the Federal Higher Education in Münster.
On September 1, 2025, 25 individuals began their training and dual bachelor's degree at the Main Customs Office Erfurt. Nationwide, around 1,700 young people started their training or dual bachelor's degree with the customs service on the same day. In Erfurt, 11 women and 14 men were welcomed by Dana Schleußinger.
For those seeking more information about the application process, training, and study-related matters, visit www.zoll-karriere.de. For press inquiries, contact the Main Customs Office Erfurt at 0361 60176-109 or email [email protected]. The official website for the Main Customs Office Erfurt is www.zoll.de.
The customs service generally hires all suitable young professionals, so those who apply by the deadline and are accepted as suitable junior customs officers or customs inspectors will have the opportunity to start their careers with the Main Customs Office Erfurt in 2026.
