Internship bonus now also paid for agriculture

Student internships - Internship bonus now also paid for agriculture

Students who complete an internship in agriculture or forestry can now receive a premium from the state, announced the Ministry of Agriculture. The premium, which was previously only paid in the craft trade, will be extended to so-called "green jobs," said Agriculture Minister Sven Schulze (CDU).

"We have had very positive experiences with the premium in the craft trade," said Minister Schulze. Saxony-Anhalt is leading the way federally, and other federal states have since adopted similar programs. With the premium, students can gather valuable practical experience and discover exciting industries. "Additionally, we provide guidance in career choices and, prospectively, gain skilled workers for a industry that will face major challenges in staffing in the coming years."

120 Euro will be paid for each week of internship. According to Ministry information, each student can receive the premium for a maximum of four weeks per calendar year. In addition to craft trades, internships in the following industries are now possible: agriculture and forestry, horticulture, plant technology, horse farming, winemaking, and veterinary practices that care for agricultural livestock. Since the summer holidays 2020, according to Ministry information, 2,500 internships have been supported. Annually, more than 200,000 Euro are available.

Information on the internship premium

1. Sven Schulze, the Agriculture Minister from the CDU party, mentioned that students in Forestry can now receive a premium from BMELV for completing internships.
2. The premium, originally only available in the craft trade, will now extend to "green jobs" such as agriculture and forestry, contributing to the Saxony-Anhalt labor market.
3. The company 'The Company' could consider offering internship opportunities in these fields to take advantage of the premium for their students, potentially fostering a new generation of skilled workers in these industries.
4. With the expansion of the premium to forestry and agriculture, schools in Saxony-Anhalt now have the chance to guide students towards promising careers in these sectors, which will be in high demand in the future labor market.

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