The interests and talents of young people are diverse – and so is the wide range of apprenticeship professions in Germany. To find the right career, it’s important to explore your strengths, wishes, and opportunities in good time.
🔍 1. Discover your strengths – what suits me?
Before you choose a career, you should know:
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What do I enjoy doing?
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What am I especially good at?
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Where would I like to work in the future?
On our homepage under career aptitude tests, you’ll find free tools that offer you some initial guidance.
📚 2. Get to know apprenticeship professions – gain an overview
In Germany there are over 320 recognized apprenticeship professions – from A for Augenoptiker*in to Z for Zweiradmechatroniker*in. The websites under Professions A to Z provide good overviews.
💬 3. Take counseling – use assistance
No one has to find their way alone. There are many services that can support you with career orientation – you can find them under counseling services and support offers.
🧪 4. Try it out: Internships & Career Days
If you are still unsure, internships can help you get to know different fields:
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School internships in grades 8–10
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Voluntary holiday internships
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Girls’ & Boys’ Day: www.girls-day.de / www.boys-day.de
💡 Final tip
Choosing a career is a process. It’s okay not to make the perfect decision right away. You can change paths later – through retraining or further education. What’s important is: start exploring in good time – and talk to people who can support you.
