Laura Fankhänel
About Laura Fankhänel
Laura Fankhänel is the Head of the Apprenticeship Program at Ableton in Berlin, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in education and project management, having previously held teaching and managerial roles in various organizations across Germany and Spain.
Current Role at Ableton
Laura Fankhänel serves as the Head of Apprenticeship Program at Ableton, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she conducts individual and group training sessions on various topics, including conflict management, resource activation, communication, social skills, and learning and work techniques. She coordinates with a diverse range of stakeholders, including youth, companies, career advisors, chambers, and guilds, to enhance the effectiveness of the apprenticeship program.
Previous Experience in Education
Before her current role, Laura Fankhänel worked in various educational positions. In 2016, she was a teacher of English and Biology at Klax Gruppe in Berlin for four months and also served as an English teacher at Rahn Dittrich Group in Leipzig for five months. Additionally, she completed an internship at Neue Horizonte S.L. in El Ejido, Spain, focusing on youth welfare in 2015.
Project Management Experience
From 2017 to 2018, Laura Fankhänel worked at bbw Gruppe as a project manager and apprenticeship coordinator. During this time, she developed and implemented the 'Assistierte Ausbildung' project, which aimed to prepare and support youth in their apprenticeships. This experience contributed to her expertise in managing educational programs and supporting young individuals in their career paths.
Educational Background
Laura Fankhänel earned her Master of Education (MEd) from Universität Leipzig, where she studied from 2009 to 2015. Additionally, she pursued further education at Deutsche Akademie für Management, achieving the qualification of Geprüfte Personalmanagerin (DAM) from 2018 to 2020. Her academic background supports her professional roles in education and management.
Engagement in Corporate Representation
In her current position, Laura Fankhänel engages in corporate representation and the acquisition of cooperation partners for the apprenticeship program. She also provides application coaching and advisory services, which are integral to her responsibilities in supporting apprentices and enhancing their career readiness.