Apprenticeships at WGL
The foundation for your career
If you enjoy working with people, like taking on responsibility, and want to do something that makes a difference, you’ve come to the right place. Real estate sharks with gold chains and deals struck on the golf course? You won’t find that here. Our day-to-day reality is that of a city full of people who need a good home.
You've come to the right place
You have …
- Interest in the housing industry
- Enjoyment of working with people
- Strong communication skills, self-confidence, and team spirit
You are…
- with a good high school diploma (secondary school or vocational/college entrance diploma)
- reliable and open
- Service Provider and Problem Solver
- Ideally, you should have a driver's license (a driver's license is helpful in everyday life, but not required).
Here's what you can expect…
- A fair salary and many benefits
- a high-quality vocational training program
- Intensive courses at the EBZ campus with on-campus housing
- a team that supports you
- very good chances of being hired
Real Estate Agent at WGL
Your apprenticeship with us
At WGL, you’ll gain in-depth experience in all areas of the housing industry: property management, leasing, modernization, tenant services, facilities management, accounting, and much more. We provide in-house training for nearly everything you’ll need for your career.
Insights from our partners
You’ll learn about the aspects of your training that we don’t cover ourselves through our strong partners. During your work shadowing assignments, you’ll gain insight into these processes and understand key procedures.
Responsibility from the very beginning!
Your training program is exciting and varied. You’ll start taking on tasks independently early on—you’ll coordinate property viewings and tenant meetings on your own. But don’t worry: you’ll ease into the role step by step, and the team will be there to support you.
EBZ Campus Vocational School
You’ll attend classes in blocks at the EBZ campus in Bochum. The school specializes in the housing and real estate industry. There, you’ll study alongside apprentices from all over Germany and build connections that will be invaluable later on. We’ll cover all tuition, room, and board costs.
The diversity of the real estate industry and working with people help me grow professionally every day.
Emre, 2nd year of apprenticeship
Here's how the application process works
Apply online
May through September: Send us your cover letter, resume, and most recent transcript as PDF files
Feedback
You'll hear from us again in October and find out if and how things will proceed
Job Seeker Workshop
Show your instructors what you're made of—both as part of a group and as a team player.
One-on-one meeting
with our team of instructors
Second interview
with the training team and management
Acceptance & Start
as of August 1 of next year
Education
Do you have any questions? We're here to help. Whether by phone, email, or in person—our team is happy to assist you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions
You make sure that housing works: offering apartments, overseeing move-ins, coordinating repairs, overseeing renovations, keeping track of costs, and advising people. This career combines business administration with customer service, communication, and technical expertise. Later on, you can branch out into many different areas—leasing, property management, accounting, renovations, or project management.
Three years.
Our trainees have the opportunity to complete the theoretical portion of their training at the renowned EBZ in Bochum.
You can expect a total of 10 one-week training sessions per academic year. You’ll live right on campus, learn alongside other up-and-coming talents in the industry, and start building your first professional network. And the best part? We cover your room and board as well as tuition.
One of WGL's major advantages is that we cover nearly all areas of the housing industry with our own experts. For services we don't provide ourselves, you can turn to our strong partners in the region.
Yes, but short and to the point is perfectly fine.
Apply online using our application form or via email. Send us a cover letter, your resume, and your most recent transcript. PDFs are preferred.
A fair training salary based on the collective bargaining agreement—plus numerous benefits such as subsidies for public transportation, other monetary benefits, and professional development opportunities. In addition, we cover all costs associated with the training program: we provide work equipment such as iPads and laptops, as well as tuition, room, and board at the EBZ!
We view training as an investment and provide training to meet our own needs.