October 7, 2026 | It doesn’t get much better than this: Jana Esken completed her apprenticeship as a catering systems specialist at the Münster Student Services Organization with top honors. This makes her the top apprentice in her field nationwide, and she will be honored by the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK).
“I’m totally overwhelmed,” says Jana Esken. “I didn’t expect this at all. I’m really proud of myself and glad that all that studying paid off.”
The 20-year-old completed her apprenticeship with a grade of “very good.” She will be honored multiple times for her outstanding performance: Following a celebration in Münster, she will receive an award as the state’s top performer in Bielefeld. Afterward, she will travel to Berlin for the national awards ceremony.
Successful Training
There is also great joy at the Münster Student Services Organization. “We are very proud of Ms. Esken and extend our heartfelt congratulations to her on this extraordinary achievement,” says Dr. Christoph Holtwisch, Executive Director of the Münster Student Services Organization. “A degree like this not only shows how much dedication and ambition she has put into her education, but is also a wonderful testament to the quality of our educational programs at the Studierendenwerk.”
For 35 years, the Studierendenwerk Münster has been training young people. We currently offer five different apprenticeship programs. And our apprentices consistently achieve great results: Since 2014, apprentices from the Studierendenwerk have repeatedly ranked among the best in their graduating class in Münster, and in some cases even at the state level.
Are you interested in an apprenticeship at Studierendenwerk Münster? You can find all the information about our apprenticeship programs and how to apply at:
www.stw-muenster.de/karriere/ausbildung/
Photo credit: © Studierendenwerk Münster 2026
