Careers and Work

Afro-German startups are particularly fascinating on account of their different stories and backgrounds. We present three interesting ideas.

Good training for all: GOVET, the central point of contact for international vocational education cooperation, provides information and networking.

Vocational training in Germany is recognised worldwide. You can discover how it works here.

There is much to be said in favour of dual vocational training. Two apprentices explain why they decided to take this option.

A good vocational education is the foundation for a successful working life – important facts and figures about Germany.

Many countries are looking to the German model as an effective means of combating youth unemployment.

Yu-Xuan Lu is researching in Cologne and is impressed by the conditions. But the Chinese student still sees room for improvement.

Eri, Riya and Harshad are from India and live in Germany. They give tips about jobs, language and everyday life.

Natalia Rendon Ortiz first came to Germany from Colombia for a year, and now she is in vocational training here.

Manuel Soria from Argentina gives tips and advice in Spanish in his videos about life in Germany.

Jenna Davis from Canada found it hard at first in Germany. Now she gives tips to newcomers on her website Life in Germany.

Maximilian Liesegang runs the web channel “Learn German with Max”. His aim: Having fun learning the new language.