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Careers and Work

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

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.
Fachkräfte haben in Deutschland gute Chancen.
The steps to getting a job in Germany
What are my chances? How do I find a suitable job? Do I need a visa? Find out here.
Sonnenaufgang am Neckar Getting around in Germany
Binnenschifffahrt
A life on the water
Robert Litmeyer is a skipper who is at home on Europe’s waterways. What is his life like on board, and how does he experience Germany?
Wandergesellin Regina Schreyer Getting around in Germany
Auf der Walz
Leaving the bakehouse for the big wide world
Once she’d completed her bakery apprenticeship, Regina Schreyer spent four years on the road as a journeywoman - travelling all over Germany and halfway round the world.
Für Steffka Arnold ist LKW-Fahren ein absoluter Traumjob. Getting around in Germany
Porträt
At home on four wheels
Steffka Arnold is a trucker. During the week, her lorry is her home and the road is her office.
Im Donautal fährt Wuschansky besonders gern. Getting around in Germany
Porträt
Magical moments in a driver’s cab
Peter Wuschansky is passionate about his job as a train driver and, with tens of thousands of followers on social media, is truly a “trainfluencer”.
picture Skilled crafts
Dual System
A future in a skilled craft or trade
Interested in a craft apprenticeship in Germany? Here are four facts in favour of the idea.

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