Earn while you learn
A training salary from day one — typically €900+ per month, rising with each training year.
Ausbildung in Germany
Dual vocational training that pays you from day one — employer matching, B1 language and visa handled end to end.
330+ occupations · €900+ monthly salary · Visa §16d
What is Ausbildung
Germany's dual training system — earn while you learn
Ausbildung is Germany's dual vocational training. You split your time between a real company and a vocational school — and you are paid from day one.
Instead of tuition fees, your employer pays you a training salary that grows each year. It is the most reliable path into Germany's workforce — with more than 330 recognised occupations, Ausbildung is how Germany builds its skilled future, and how thousands of international trainees build theirs.
“I earn while I learn. The training contract and monthly salary were signed before I even left home. The interview coaching alone changed everything.”
Mohamed Trabelsi
Ausbildung — Mechatronics, Stuttgart
€900+
Training salary / month
90%
Hired after training
330+Recognised occupations
€900+Average monthly training salary
90%Get hired after training
FreeVocation training is free
Why Ausbildung
Six reasons to train in Germany
A paid apprenticeship that turns into a career — built on real work from the very first day.
Paid by your employer
Your company covers vocational school and pays you — no tuition fees, no student debt.
Recognised qualification
A nationally recognised German certificate that is valued across Europe and beyond.
Free vocational training
Ausbildung is completely free for trainees — Germany invests in your future.
High hire rate
Around 90% of trainees receive a permanent job offer right after graduation.
German language immersion
You learn German on the job, in school and in daily life — the fastest route to fluency.
Popular careers
330+ occupations, five in high demand
From nursing to mechatronics — these are the fields hiring the most international trainees right now.
Highest demand€2,900 – €4,200 / monthNursing & Healthcare
Germany needs 150,000+ nurses by 2030. Fully funded recognition with state-sponsored language training.
Registered NurseCare AssistantPhysiotherapist
Very high demand€4,000 – €6,500 / monthEngineering
Mechanical, electrical and civil engineers are among the fastest-tracked for EU Blue Cards in Germany.
Mechanical EngineerElectrical EngineerCivil Engineer
High demand€4,500 – €7,500 / monthIT & Software
Software developers, data scientists and IT specialists can often skip language-heavy requirements.
Software DeveloperDevOps EngineerData Scientist
Steady demand€2,200 – €3,200 / monthHospitality & Gastronomy
Chefs, hotel staff and service professionals in demand across Bavaria, Berlin and the Rhine region.
Executive ChefHotel ManagerWait Staff
Growing demand€2,800 – €4,500 / monthConstruction & Skilled Trades
Electricians, plumbers and construction workers are sponsored through the new skilled labour immigration law.
ElectricianPlumberWelder
Am I eligible?
What you need to get started
Ausbildung is open to international applicants — here is the checklist that most trainees tick off.
- You are 18 or older when the training starts
- You hold a secondary school certificate (10+ years of education)
- You can reach B1 German — we prepare you end to end
- You hold a valid passport and can cover your visa costs
- You are ready to commit to 2 – 3.5 years of hands-on training
Application process
Five steps from application to arrival
Tap any step to expand it — this is the exact journey every GermanPath trainee follows.
We assess your qualifications, language level and age eligibility for a training contract.
Average timeline from first consultation to signed contract: 6 – 12 months.