Before signing
Check the contract, company plan, pay, hours, learning locations and responsible chamber together.
COUNTRY HUB / DE
Apprenticeships in Germany
Employer and vocational school, contract and examination: explore the German dual system clearly.
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Learning locations: employer and school
PLAN
national regulation plus company training plan
During training
The employer teaches practice and school adds theory; training records and feedback make progress visible.
When something is missing
Start with the named trainer, then involve vocational school or independent chamber advisers.
Practical guide
What comes after school?
A calm, practical starting point for apprenticeships, university and the routes in between.
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Practical guide
Understanding German dual training
A clear guide to employers, vocational schools, pay and qualifications.
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Practical guide
Compare apprenticeships and university
Compare learning style, money, entry and progression without false either-or thinking.
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Practical guide
Discover your strengths without a perfect test
Turn evidence from school, daily life, hobbies and part-time work into career ideas.
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Practical guide
Make work experience count
Prepare, observe, ask better questions and capture useful evidence.
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Career field
Career field: digital and technology
Software, data, support and infrastructure roles without the stereotypes.
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Career field
Career field: engineering
Designing, making, testing and maintaining in modern engineering careers.
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Career field
Career field: health and care
Responsibility, relationships and expertise in real working life.
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Career field
Career field: green energy
Practical roles behind grids, buildings, heat and renewable power.
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