Junior master's apprenticeship at Nørreskov School

Through junior master apprenticeships, students can gain insight into the everyday life of a company, acquire skills for further education, and become more clear about a future educational choice.

Read and follow the application procedure here.

How often are junior master apprentice students in an internship or practical course?

Students in junior master apprenticeships are in a company internship or practical course two days a week and attend school at Nørreskov School three days a week.

The practical course is for students who have not made an agreement about a company internship. The course takes place at the Preparatory Basic Education (FGU) in Sønderborg. Here, the student will be introduced to different business areas.

This combination gives students the opportunity for a more practical end to their primary school education.

Does the student have to find a company internship themselves?

Yes. Internships take place in a company/workplace. Students/parents generally find an internship themselves.

Where does normal teaching take place when you are in junior master's apprenticeship?

The students are taught at Nørreskov School in Guderup 3 days a week. Students in junior master's apprenticeship attend classes together.

The students are taught Danish, mathematics, English and physics/chemistry. In addition, they have a lesson on classroom well-being every week.

The school day starts at 8.30:14.05 a.m. and ends at XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

What are the requirements for completing the junior master's apprenticeship?

To pass the primary school leaving exam with junior master's degree, the student must:

• achieve a grade point average of at least 2 in Danish and mathematics in the compulsory tests (oral Danish, written Danish and written mathematics)
• conduct a final evaluation interview about the junior master apprenticeship

The primary school leaving exam with junior master's degree gives access to vocational education without EUX.

How does registration for junior master's apprenticeship work?

1. Students/parents contact their own school and meet with the class teacher, UU supervisor and possibly PPR.

2. Once a meeting has been held at the school, you can register via this website. The registration link (a green bar at the top) is only available during application periods.
    
3. Student/parents find a company internship (if this is not possible, the student can instead participate in the practical course at FGU).

4. Nørreskov School invites students/parents to an enrollment interview.

Which workplaces can you make agreements about internships with?

Internships take place in a company/workplace. This could be, for example, with a craftsman, in a shop, in agriculture, in a kindergarten, and the like.

An internship agreement is made, which must be approved by the headmaster at Nørreskov School.

Where can you read more about junior master training?

Read more about junior master apprenticeships at The Education Guide or Ministry of Children and Education website.

For your business

As a local business, you have the opportunity to make a concrete difference for young people through Junior Master Apprenticeships, while also gaining early contact with the potential skilled workforce of the future.

Junior Master Apprenticeship is a school program for students in 8th and 9th grade who thrive best with practical learning and real-world tasks. The students combine school education with practical learning in a company, where they gain insight into work communities, professional cultures and the daily life of a profession.

What does it mean for my company to become part of Junior Master Apprenticeship?

As a participating company, you offer a structured learning process where the student:

• The student is on internship two days a week.
• Participates in daily work tasks
• Get to know your profession and industry
• Trains meeting stability, responsibility and collaboration
• Experience how theory and practice are connected

There is no paid employment or apprenticeship, and the course is organized in close collaboration with Nørreskov School, so that the framework is clear and manageable, which will be stated in a prepared internship agreement.

What does my company get out of the collaboration?

As a company you get:

• Sparring and support from Youth Educational Guidance (UU) and Nørreskov-Skolen, which helps with clear agreements, ongoing follow-up and a permanent contact person.
• Early relationship with potential future students or apprentices
• A young person on your team
• Visibility as a company that invests in young people and the local community
• Opportunity to contribute to local education and social responsibility

Where can my company hear more?

Contact Mike Georg Foss (Headmaster at Nørreskov School) for a non-binding dialogue about the possibilities and framework for collaboration.

Tel: 27 90 69 39
E-Mail: mfos@sonderborg.dk