The best apprentices in Austria
At the state championship, the apprentices in automotive technology and body construction technology impressed with great performances.

The best apprentices in Austria
In September, the state automotive engineering championship took place in Innsbruck, where the best automotive apprentices from all over Austria demonstrated their skills. A total of 36 talented young specialists competed, including 18 participants in the field of automotive technology and 18 in the field of body construction technology. The event once again demonstrated the high quality of Austrian automotive training and put the future of the industry in the spotlight. The best three automotive technology apprentices prevailed in an exciting competition:
- Platz Christoph Gahleitner aus Oberösterreich
- Platz Jonas Eder aus Salzburg
- Platz Benjamin Schnabl aus Niederösterreich
The young boys performed outstandingly in the various tests and demonstrated their in-depth specialist knowledge and practical skills in dealing with modern vehicle technology.

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In the area of body construction, the young specialists also faced challenging tasks in which they were able to demonstrate their craftsmanship and technical precision. The winners in this category were:
- Platz Tobias Uitz aus der Steiermark
- Platz Marcel Podesser aus Kärnten
- Platz Jakob Auinger aus Oberösterreich
The outstanding results of the body construction apprentices showed that the quality of training in Austria is also at a very high level in this area.
The state championship is not only an opportunity to recognize the best apprentices, but also an important platform to stimulate young people's interest in the profession of automotive technician or bodyworker. The automotive industry offers exciting and varied jobs that require technical knowledge and craftsmanship. In addition, graduates of these apprenticeships have excellent career opportunities: Due to increasing technology and the change to e-mobility, new fields of work are constantly emerging that require well-trained specialists. Austrian motor vehicle companies are internationally known for their high quality and innovative strength, which is valued not only domestically but also on the global labor market.