Where a passion for technology becomes a career for the future

The dual technological high school education programme, carried out in partnership with Star Transmission and Star Assembly, gives eighth-grade graduates the opportunity to combine theoretical training with hands-on experience from their high school years.
Students benefit from vocational training in real production environments, mentorship from the company’s specialists, and access to the technologies used in the factories in Cugir and Sebeș.

Starting with the 2026–2027 school year, vocational training will take place within the dual technological education pathway, in line with the new structure of technological education in Romania. Students obtain a Level 3 vocational qualification at the end of the 11th grade, with the option to enter the labour market or continue their studies to obtain a Level 4 qualification and take the Baccalaureate examination.

The programme developed by Star Transmission and Star Assembly supports vocational training through to the achievement of a Level 3 qualification.

Specialisations
Students carry out their practical training according to their chosen qualification:
Electromechanic for Industrial Machinery and Installations – practical training in maintenance departments;
CNC Operator – practical training on production lines and in mechanical processing;
Subassembly Assembly Operator – practical training on automated assembly lines.

Programme structure
Year 1: 5 weeks of practical training
Year 2: 9 weeks of practical training
Year 3: 10 weeks of practical training

Programme benefits
In addition to theoretical and practical training, students benefit from:
A monthly scholarship;
• Free transport and meals during the practical training period;
• Modern laboratories and industrial equipment;
• Mentorship from the company’s specialists;
• Priority in hiring after graduation, subject to availability.

Educational offer
For the 2026–2027 school year, the dual programme run by Star Transmission and Star Assembly collaborates with three educational institutions in Alba County: “Alexandru Domșa” Technological High School, Alba Iulia


* Electromechanic for Industrial Machinery and Installations – 12 places

* CNC Operator – 12 places

“Ion D. Lăzărescu” Technological High School, Cugir
– CNC Operator: 24 places

Sebeș Technological High School:
– Subassembly Assembly Operator: 24 places

The available places are organised under the new dual technological education structure, which enables students to obtain a Level 3 vocational qualification at the end of the 11th grade.

Admissions calendar (Stage I) 13–20 July 2026 — Graduates and parents, assisted by homeroom teachers, complete their preferred options in the application forms. 22 July 2026 — Computerised allocation to state high schools and announcement of results. 23–28 July 2026 — Submission of enrolment files to the schools to which candidates have been allocated.

(Stage II) 31 July 2026 — Publication of the remaining available places at high schools and of the admissions centre established at county level. 10–12 August 2026 — Submission of applications from candidates taking part in this second stage. 17–18 August 2026 — Final allocation of candidates by the county admissions committee.

For further information: [scoala_duala@mercedes-benz.com](mailto:scoala_duala@mercedes-benz.com) or contact the partner high schools:

“Alexandru Domșa” Technological High School, Alba Iulia
Address: 143 Tudor Vladimirescu Street, Alba Iulia, Alba County
Phone: 0258 816 065
Email: [ad.alba@isjalba.ro](mailto:ad.alba@isjalba.ro)

“Ion D. Lăzărescu” Technological High School, Cugir
Address: 9 Victoriei Street, Cugir, Alba County
Phone: 0728 957 359
Email: [ltidlcugir@gmail.com](mailto:ltidlcugir@gmail.com)

Sebeș Technological High School
Address: 2 Viilor Street, Sebeș, Alba County
Phone: 0258 731 010
Email: [lt.sebes@isjalba.ro](mailto:lt.sebes@isjalba.ro)