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Careers and Work

Dual training, qualifications and employers: current information and background on career and work

Auch Ingenieurinnen und Ingenieure werden in Deutschland gesucht. Working in Germany
Counselling
Reliable, up-to-date information for skilled professionals
Everything skilled professionals need to know about working and living in Germany: Katharina Parfil of “Make it in Germany” explains the portal’s offerings.
Die Besuchergruppe zu Gast im Bundesministerium für Gesundheit Migration
Recruitment of skilled labour
“Building trust is essential”
At the invitation of the Federal Foreign Office, international journalists and researchers came together to explore how skilled labour migration can be managed in a way that benefits all sides.
Mit Working Holiday lässt sich die Zeit zwischen Studium und Job überbrücken. Working in Germany
Gap-year options
Experience Germany: between school, university and work
Working holiday, au pair or internship: the best gap-year options to explore Germany and earn money at the same time.
„Triple Win“ vermittelt internationale Fachkräfte in Pflegeberufe. Working in Germany
Programmes for skilled professionals
How do I find a job in Germany?
Whether vocational training or career: there are numerous programmes that make it easier for international skilled professionals to enter the German job market.
Nihel Frioui macht eine Ausbildung zur Hotelfachkraft. Working in Germany
Trainee Nihel Frioui
“I love chatting with guests”
What is it like to live and work in Germany as a trainee? Nihel Frioui from Tunisia tells us about her day-to-day routine.
Shorn Carter arbeitet als Elektroniker in Deutschland. Working in Germany
Job qualifications
Career advancement through the recognition of qualifications
The official recognition of foreign qualifications opens up a wealth of opportunities for international professionals in Germany. Here’s everything you need to know.
Praxisnah erfolgreich: das deutsche Modell der dualen Ausbildung Vocational training
North America
“Training strengthens the sense of loyalty to a company”
Silvia Annen explains why the German model of dual vocational training is gaining traction in the US and Canada, even if it still faces some scepticism.
Das deutsch-sambische Trainingszentrum fördert Innovation auf Sambias Farmen. Agriculture
Africa
Tractors and training for better harvests
Success thanks to modern agriculture: farmers receive further training at the German-Zambian Agricultural Knowledge and Training Centre.
Fatma Bensalah wechselt den Verband an einer lebensechten Puppe. Dual vocational training
Nursing care
“Language is the most important thing in my job”
From Tunisia to Germany: Fatma Bensalah is training to become a nurse - she loves helping other people.
Duale Ausbildung in Chile Dual vocational training
Vocational training worldwide
“Reaching out to young talented individuals as early as possible”
Elena Wipfler from the German-Chilean Chamber of Commerce and Industry explains how, in her role as a “skills expert”, she has built up trust in the German training model.
Studium und Ausbildung bieten jeweils sehr gute Chancen. Dual vocational training
Theory and practice
University degree or vocational training?
Germany is a popular destination for international students. Dual vocational training offers great opportunities too. What are the arguments in favour of which path?
Auszubildende in einem Industriebetrieb Dual vocational training
Starting your professional life
Your path to vocational training in Germany
Are you interested in doing vocational training in Germany? We provide answers to your most important questions.

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