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Ausbildung in Germany ยท 2026 ยท since 2002

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Get paid while you learn. Join Germany's dual vocational training system and build a recognised career in healthcare, IT, engineering, hospitality, logistics and skilled trades โ€” practical company training plus vocational school, with a monthly training salary.

โœ… Monthly salaryโœ… German qualificationโœ… Work experienceโœ… Career opportunitiesโœ… Pathway to long-term employment & PR
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Learn and earn in Germany

What is Ausbildung?

Ausbildung is Germany's dual vocational training system. You work at a training company while attending vocational school and receive a monthly salary during training. Programmes typically last 2โ€“3.5 years and lead to a nationally recognised qualification.

FeatureAusbildungUniversity
Monthly incomeYes โ€” training salaryUsually no
Practical trainingHighLimited
Duration2โ€“3.5 years3โ€“5 years
Job readinessImmediateVariable
Industry exposureHighMedium
Learn and earn

Ausbildung salary calculator

Estimate your monthly training salary (gross, EUR). Figures are indicative โ€” actual pay varies by employer, region and collective agreement (Tarifvertrag).

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In-demand across Germany

Popular Ausbildung programmes

Many of these occupations face shortages nationwide โ€” strong placement and long-term employment prospects.

๐ŸฅHealthcare

  • Nursing specialist
  • Elderly care
  • Medical assistant
  • Dental assistant

๐Ÿ’ปIT & Technology

  • IT specialist
  • Software development
  • System administration
  • Network technician

โš™๏ธEngineering

  • Mechatronics technician
  • Industrial mechanic
  • Electronics technician

๐Ÿฝ๏ธHospitality

  • Hotel specialist
  • Chef
  • Restaurant management

๐Ÿ“ฆLogistics

  • Warehouse specialist
  • Supply chain assistant
  • Transport operations
End-to-end support

How GermanProfessors helps

One platform from first enquiry to your first day at work in Germany.

1

German language training

A1 โ†’ B2 with Lerni and live classes, tuned for your profession.

2

CV preparation

German-style Lebenslauf and Europass CV.

3

Motivation letter

Employer-specific applications that stand out.

4

Employer matching

Matched to real Ausbildung vacancies by profession.

5

Interview preparation

HR, technical and German-language interview coaching.

6

Visa support

Document guidance and visa interview preparation.

7

Accommodation

Housing search assistance before you travel.

8

Settlement support

Anmeldung, bank account, health insurance, SIM.

Clear, step-by-step

Your success pathway

A structured route from registration to your first day of training in Germany.

One platform

Why choose GermanProfessors

Unlike a traditional recruitment agency, we cover every stage in one place.

Language training
Career assessment
Application support
Employer matching
Interview coaching
Visa guidance
Relocation support
Settlement assistance
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Candidate registration

Fill in your details โ€” we'll send them to our counsellor on WhatsApp and get back to you with your eligibility and next steps.

Documents (passport, CV, certificates, German certificate) can be shared directly on WhatsApp after you submit.

For German employers

Looking for international trainees?

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