Career

Are you on your way to the job market? Or would you like to be well-equipped when you get there? Upgrade your skills, get inspired on how to use your education, and much more.

Business Lunch

Join the Business Lunch March 4th and meet 45+ companies, all interested in collaboration with you.

Business Lunch is a career fair for students at SDU Kolding, Design School Kolding, and IBA Business Academy Kolding. At the fair, you will have a unique opportunity to meet various regional companies and learn through dialogue how your education can be applied in their organizations.

Skills Development

Students in Kolding have many opportunities to upgrade and develope their skills alongside their studies.

Read more about all the options such as Hard Skills Station, Bygning 5 - Nicolai Kultur, Business Kolding, HAU og Fundament, as well as interviews with students and graduates.

Boost your skills

Freelancing as a student job

For many students, their career begins while they are still studying, whether through internships, student jobs, or even freelancing.

Campus Kolding has interviewed Tobias, who is studying the Sonic College sound design program at UC SYD. Tobias shares his experiences as a newcomer and how he uses his network and education to take on freelance work in his free time.

The Danish tax system

Are you also unsure about how the Danish tax system works? What is a preliminary income assessment? And how do you report changes in income?

You can learn more with Skattestyrelsen (the Danish Tax Agency), who has created a video in English covering all the essential information you need about the Danish tax system. Find the video here.

You can also join Dansk Industri's (the Confederation of Danish Industry) free webinar, where you can get answers to all your questions. Their upcoming webinars in 2025 will be held in English on: Wednesday March 19th from 4.30 PM - 6 PM, Thursday April 10th from 4.30 PM - 6 PM, Thursday November 20th from 4.30 PM - 6 PM, and Tuesday December 9th from 14.30 PM - 6 PM.

You can also follow Work in Denmark's Facebookpage, which is filled with good advice, webinars, and new job openings.

Working in Kolding as an international graduate

Moving to another country to study and work can lead to a lot of great experiences.

Campus Kolding has interviewed Dragana, who is sharing her experiences as an international graduate and how she landed her current full time job in Kolding.

Learn more about cultural differences, learning Danish, student jobs and so much more.

"My career started when I enrolled in my education"

Searching for a job can seem like a daunting task. Where do you start? What are your skills? How do you convince people that you're the one who should get the job?

Read about how Simon got his dream job."

From student job to career

Ungt Netværk Kolding

Ungt Netværk Kolding (UNK) is a career network for young people in Kolding between 20–30 years old. The network is for those wanting to prepare for the start of their careers through peer support, guest speakers, and practical tools.

Meet Anne and Klara, who started UNK in 2022.

Join the network

Internship at the Municipality

For many students, an internship is their first encounter with the professional world. It offers an introduction to real-life tasks and work cultures, helping them gain experience and find their place in the job market.

Meet Clara, who landed an internship at the municipality through networking.

From intern to full-time employee

For some students, an internship can create more career opportunities in the same company. It can therefore be an advantage to approach an internship as a potential employer.

Meet Mergim, who landed an internship and is now a permanent employee at the same company.

Good Career Opportunities

As a student in Kolding, you have excellent career opportunities both within the city and its surroundings. Kolding is a growing city, attracting many businesses to establish themselves here. The city is also known for its strong collaboration between the business community, educational institutions, and Business Kolding in creating study jobs and internships.

Entrepreneurship Galore

Kolding is dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship. If you find yourself captivated by the dream of starting your own venture during your studies, there is plenty of help available. You'll find a wide range of support services for aspiring entrepreneurs at Pakhuset, the entrepreneurial hub in Kolding.

To learn more about the guidance and support you can receive from Business Kolding, you can explore their services and resources here.

Volunteering

Kolding offers many volunteer associations, giving students opportunities to connect with others and apply their skills.

Campus Kolding interviewed Mette, who is sharing her favorite things about Kolding, her volunteer work, and how she stays career-oriented.