Social Work Students and Regional Agencies Connect at Campus Südstadt
Over 100 regional organizations gathered at Campus Südstadt to recruit students from the Faculty of Applied Social Sciences during the 2026 PraxisMesse. The forum connects prospective social workers and childhood educators with employers offering practical training, internships, and career entry points.
Child Protection and Children Rights Take Center Stage
Petra Ladenburger for child protection and children’s rights in North Rhine-Westphalia, delivered a keynote address following opening remarks by the faculty’s practical training office and Dean Prof’in Dr. Andrae Platte. Ladenburger, a former lecturer at the Institute for Social Law of the TH Köln, argued that modern child protection must guarantee all rights of children and adolescents, including their rights to participation and empowerment.
Networking and Career Opportunities for Four Hundred Students
More than 400 bachelor’s and master’s students specializing in social work, childhood pedagogy, and family education engaged directly with exhibitors following the morning lecture. Participants explored concrete job openings, placement opportunities, and professional entry pathways.
Frequently Asked Questions About the PraxisMesse
Who organizes the PraxisMesse event at TH Köln?
The practical training office of the Faculty of Applied Social Sciences at TH Köln organizes the event.
What courses of study are represented at the fair?
Students from bachelor’s programs in social work, childhood pedagogy, and family education, alongside various master’s degree programs within the faculty, attend the event.
What is the primary goal of the exhibition?
The fair aims to connect students and graduates with regional institutions to secure practical training placements, internships, and direct career entry opportunities.
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