Bremen's initial Apprentice Housing Complex nearing completion
The city of Bremen is set to revolutionise apprenticeship accommodation with the construction of its first apprentice dormitory, the Ellener Hof. The project, which is being built and operated by the Maribondo da Floresta foundation, will offer 66 places in 53 single apartments and two-person shared apartments.
The Ellener Hof dormitory, located in close proximity to families and elderly people, is set to include integrated social-pedagogical support, aimed at helping apprentices succeed both in their training and personal development. This support may include mentoring, social and educational assistance, workshops on work-life balance, language courses (if needed), and help with administrative issues.
The city of Bremen is contributing an investment cost subsidy of 2.4 million euros for the construction and operation of the Ellener Hof dormitory. Companies can also purchase occupancy rights for 13 of the total 66 places for their apprentices. The rent for the apartments will be a maximum of 350 euros per person per month, including utilities.
Applications for the remaining spots are still possible. Interested applicants are advised to visit the official website of the Bremen Training Society (www.abig-bremen.de/azubiwerk) for more information. The application process typically involves filling out an application form, either online or via the responsible housing organisation or local chamber of crafts. Applicants must provide proof of apprenticeship enrollment, financial need, and sometimes references.
Places in the Ellener Hof dormitory are likely to be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis or prioritised based on criteria such as financial need, distance from the training site, or social factors. Some dormitories may reserve spots specifically for apprentices within certain training programs or companies. For detailed, Bremen-specific procedures, applicants may consider consulting local sources such as the Bremen chamber of crafts, Bremen city social services or youth welfare offices, specific apprentice dormitory providers in Bremen, or apprenticeship training companies that often have agreements with dormitories.
The Ellener Hof project is a collaborative effort involving Senator Claudia Schilling, Mayor Andreas Bovenschulte, André Vater (Chairman of the Board of the Bremen Home Foundation), Architect Bernd Ritzenhoff, and Sabine Schöbel (Coordinator of the Ellener Hof). The dormitory is set to be a significant step forward in supporting apprentices in Bremen, providing affordable, supportive accommodation for the city's future skilled workers.
The Ellener Hof project, with its affordable apartments ranging from single to shared, is funded partially by a investment cost subsidy from the city of Bremen and offers additional social-pedagogical support to apprentices. Interested applicants can apply on the Bremen Training Society's official website, with criteria such as financial need, distance from the training site, or social factors potentially Determining placement in the dormitory. Real-estate enthusiasts might find investing in the occupancy rights for 13 apartments within Ellener Hof an attractive avenue for contributing to the city's workforce development and support system. The Ellener Hof will not only offer apprentices a home-and-garden but a conducive environment for their training, personal development, and overall lifestyle in Bremen.
