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If you've ever been interested in education and work in Germany, you've probably come across the word "ausbildung". The word has become a magnet for young people looking for opportunities to pursue education and a profession at the same time. But what does this term really mean? Let's figure it out.
Ausbildung: what is it?
Ausbildung lasts an average of 2-3.5 years, depending on the specialty chosen. The basic idea is to study and work at the same time.
How does the ausbildung system work?
Ausbildung usually has two components:
- Theoretical part. Pupils study in specialized schools (Berufsschule), where they receive theoretical knowledge of the chosen profession, study German, mathematics or technical disciplines.
- Practical part. In parallel, apprentices work in companies or workshops where they learn vocational skills under the supervision of mentors.
This allows participants to gain immediate work experience and understand how things work "in the real world".
Why is Ausbildung so popular?
Ausbildung attracts many due to a number of advantages:
- Paid practice. Students receive a salary already during their studies, which allows them to financially support themselves.
- High demand. Ausbildung graduates usually find work quickly, because they already have experience in their field.
- Availability. Ausbildung is open even to foreigners. Many programmes do not require prior university education, but it is imperative to speak German at B1-B2 level.
- A wide selection of professions. There are more than 300 destinations in Germany, among which you can find technical specialties, cooking, health care, crafts, etc.
How to enter ausbildung?
The admission process involves several important steps:
- Find a company. First of all, you need to find an employer who provides places for students. It can be a large concern or a small enterprise.
- Apply. You usually need to send a resume, a letter of motivation and confirmation of knowledge of the German language.
- Pass the interview. If you are elected, a contract is awarded and you become a member of the program.
How to find vacancies on Ausbildung?
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Official resources:
- Job portals. The most popular site in Germany for finding places on ausbildung — is Berufenet from the Federal Labor Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit).
- Jobbörse. It is a platform where vacancies are posted from employers looking for students for the program.
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Organizations for foreigners:
- IQ Netzwerk. This organisation helps immigrants to integrate into the German labour market, particularly through the search for ausbildung.
- Handwerkskammer and Industrie-und Handelskammer (IHK). These are chambers of commerce and industry which have bases of enterprises ready to take apprentices on traineeships.
- Embassies and consulates:At German embassies, you can get information about available programs for Ukrainians and organizations that facilitate their admission.
- Private agencies and online platforms:There are specialized agencies that help search for employers and accompany them in the process of processing documents. Some of them work with international applicants.
- Social networks and groups for foreigners:On Facebook or Telegram, you can often find groups where you share current vacancies on Ausbildung, as well as real feedback from those who are already studying.
- Directly through employers:Many companies on their sites have sections with vacancies for students on Ausbildung. For example, these can be BMW, Siemens, Bosch, Lidl, etc. concerns.
Are there any flaws?
Although the system has many advantages, not everyone can find themselves in it. For example, the requirement of language proficiency can be difficult for those who are just starting to learn German. In addition, some specialties have a rather low salary at the initial stages.
Popular professions in Ausbildung
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Technical specialties:
- Electrician (Elektroniker)
- Industrial equipment mechanic (Industriemechaniker)
- Mechatronic (Mechatroniker)
- Welder (Schweißer)
- Air conditioning technician (Kälteanlagenbauer)
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Medicine and care:
- Nurse/nurse (Pflegefachkraft)
- Assistant in Dentistry (Zahnmedizinische Fachangestellte)
- Laboratory technician (Medizinisch-technischer Assistent)
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Cooking and hotel business:
- Cook (Koch)
- Waiter (Restaurantfachmann/-frau)
- Hotel administrator (Hotelfachmann/-frau)
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Construction area:
- Mason (Maurer)
- Tiler (Fliesen-, Platten- und Mosaikleger)
- Roofer (Dachdecker)
- Painter (Maler und Lackierer)
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Service Area:
- Hairdresser (Friseur)
- Seller-consultant (Kaufmann/-frau im Einzelhandel)
- Logist (Fachkraft für Lagerlogistik)
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Information technologies:
- Programmer (Fachinformatiker für Anwendungsentwicklung)
- Network Systems Technician (Fachinformatiker für Systemintegration)
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