Top Apprenticeship Company IHK

Recognised as a leading training company, Ottobock was awarded the “Top Apprenticeship Company” seal by the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK). This distinction is given to companies that demonstrate exceptional commitment to vocational education. In a multi-stage evaluation process, the IHK assesses factors such as the quality of training, the qualifications of trainers, the support provided to apprentices, as well as completion and retention rates. The seal underlines Ottobock’s dedication to offering young people hands-on training, individual support, and strong prospects for their future careers.



Recognised as a leading training company, Ottobock was awarded the “Top Apprenticeship Company” seal by the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK). This distinction is given to companies that demonstrate exceptional commitment to vocational education. In a multi-stage evaluation process, the IHK assesses factors such as the quality of training, the qualifications of trainers, the support provided to apprentices, as well as completion and retention rates. The seal underlines Ottobock’s dedication to offering young people hands-on training, individual support, and strong prospects for their future careers.





Most Wanted Start

Ottobock was honoured with the title ‘Most Wanted Start 2025’, a prestigious award presented by Kununu and the ZEIT publishing group. This award recognises companies that stand out for their outstanding training programmes and high trainee satisfaction. The key criteria include a recommendation rate of at least 70%, a rating score of at least 3.5 stars and a large amount of positive feedback from trainees within the last 12 months on the Kununu rating platform. Ottobock was able to score points with its practice-oriented training, individual support and long-term prospects for young talent.

Ottobock was honoured with the title ‘Most Wanted Start 2025’, a prestigious award presented by Kununu and the ZEIT publishing group. This award recognises companies that stand out for their outstanding training programmes and high trainee satisfaction. The key criteria include a recommendation rate of at least 70%, a rating score of at least 3.5 stars and a large amount of positive feedback from trainees within the last 12 months on the Kununu rating platform. Ottobock was able to score points with its practice-oriented training, individual support and long-term prospects for young talent.



TOPAS - Top Employer in Southern Lower Saxony

TOPAS stands for Top Employer Southern Lower Saxony and helps the companies that receive it to position themselves competitively in attracting the best talent. To earn the coveted TOPAS label, a company must develop objectives supported by concrete measures that are implemented and established for the long term. During on-site audit discussions, these objectives are reviewed and evaluated within the company. The focus of strategic employer branding lies on employee retention and integration, as well as talent acquisition. In November 2022, Ottobock was awarded the TOPAS seal by the IHK and the Südniedersachsen Foundation and was recertified in 2024.


TOPAS stands for Top Employer Southern Lower Saxony and helps the companies that receive it to position themselves competitively in attracting the best talent. To earn the coveted TOPAS label, a company must develop objectives supported by concrete measures that are implemented and established for the long term. During on-site audit discussions, these objectives are reviewed and evaluated within the company. The focus of strategic employer branding lies on employee retention and integration, as well as talent acquisition. In November 2022, Ottobock was awarded the TOPAS seal by the IHK and the Südniedersachsen Foundation and was recertified in 2024.

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