20y – 20 years of internship programme – Internship Programme of German Business

20th anniversary of the Internship Programme of German Business

Dive into our celebration showroom

Meet our alumni, read their success stories and explore 20 years of success through our media.

20 years of success - 20 years of the Internship Programme of German Business

2023 marked the 20th anniversary of the Internship Programme of German Business. Its regional alumni network consists of more than 1.000 young professionals from all the Countries of the Western Balkans and Croatia. It provides opportunities for further education and life-long learning, professional and personal growth. This is a true regional business network, promoting friendship, peace building and reconciliation in the region.

We celebrate 20 years of success – and counting! Meet our incredible alumni and the companies which have been participating to our success story. Celebrate with us and enjoy our showroom.

Meet our alumnus: Aleksandar Ilic, generation 2008

Nokia Siemens Networks GmbH & Co. KG, München

“Being part of the Internship Programme of German Business and of the regional alumni network provide endless possibilities - building professional relations, friendship, network and personal growth.

Meet our alumna: Elona Hajzeraj, generation 2022

“Because of the internship I now have a new perspective in life and a new workplace in my home country. Also, seeing other cultures and mentalities helped me enrich the way I view the world."

Metro AG, Düsseldorf

Meet our alumna: Aleksandra Komatina, generation 2019

Linde AG, München

“The regional alumni network serves as a platform for connecting with like-minded individuals. Alumni create a rich tapestry of expertise and experiences. In addition to professional benefits, the network fosters personal and social connections."

Meet our alumnus: Mato Mrkalj, generation 2009

“Despite the financial crash in 2008 the Internship Programme of German Business offered the opportunity to partake in an internship in the economic sector and gain valuable experience in a leading company in Germany.”

Daimler Financial Services, Berlin

Meet our alumnus: Jasmin Valjevac, generation 2009

ProXcel GmbH, Berlin

“I can say with certainty that I would not be where I am today. The regional alumni network has created a situation, that I have both professional and private contacts to which I can refer to in any situation all over the region."

Meet our alumna: Maja Savin, generation 2019

“I am grateful to be part of the amazing alumni network. The friendships l have built mean the most to me. The network is built from like-minded people, there are many opportunities for great ideas."

Kaufland Dienstleistung GmbH & Co. KG, Heilbronn/Neckarsulm

Meet our alumna: Tina Baleta, generation 2021

IHP GmbH Innovations for High Performance Microelectronics, Frankfurt/Oder

Meet our alumnus: Elvin Civici, generation 2010

"Wouldn’t it be great to know that you have a friend living in a neighbouring country? The regional alumni network is how the internship experience continues and turns into friendship among countries and generations."

WAZ Mediengruppe, Essen

Meet our alumnus: Dejan Pejovic, generation 2012

Apotheke Quartier 205, Berlin

"Being part of the alumni network has helped me to get to know the region better and meet great people. I am proud to call many of them my friends. I have discovered that we have many things in common and that the region has enormous potential for collaboration among all countries."

Meet our alumna: Lejla Hrustemovic, generation 2022

“The Internship Programme of German Business offered me my first working experience and I've learned important skills like how to behave in a corporate environment, to be proactive and to organize my time."

ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, Waiblingen

Meet our alumna: Ana-Marija Vlintoska, generation 2012

Europoles GmbH & Co. KG, Neumarkt

“In my career as a structural engineer, my participation in the Internship Programme of German Business has already had a significant impact. My employers in Skopje trusted me planning projects in Germany without hesitation due to my internship."

Meet our alumnus: Jeton Haxhimustafa, generation 2017

"Participating in the Internship Programme of German Business has been a turning point in my career, especially when I returned to Kosovo, for the reason that the experience gained, even in a short period of time in Germany, was highly valued by other people."

iproplan Planungs GmbH, Chemnitz

Meet our alumnus: Stefan Petkoski, generation 2019

Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG, Lüdenscheid

"The participation in the Internship Programme of German Business provided me so many opportunities and opened many doors. Giving back to the Programme is something which is very important to me. I am still very much engaged in all activities. This is the least I can do."

Meet our alumna: Nikolina Tytymce, generation 2021

“The Internship, apart from mind-opening, also opened many doors in my country after I came back. This experience upgraded my skills and really is a jump to reach your career goals, and makes you a competent candidate in job positions."

Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, Nürnberg