Your future in Germanystarts with the right pathway.
Whether you want to train in Germany or join a company directly, Karriere Fähre guides you to the path that fits your profile.
Ausbildung
A paid vocational training in Germany that combines classroom teaching and hands-on experience in a company.
Discover the AusbildungDirect employment
Already qualified with professional experience? Discover the employment opportunities that match your profile.
Discover direct employmentSupported path
Not ready yet? We help you build your project step by step: language, skills, file and orientation.
Build my pathTwo main routes to working in Germany
Ausbildung
You learn a trade in Germany.
- Vocational training
- Alternating between company and school
- Paid training
- Usually 2 to 3.5 years depending on the trade
- Recognised vocational qualification
- Option to move into employment afterwards
Direct employment
You are already professionally qualified.
- Qualification or degree
- Professional experience depending on the trade
- Qualification recognition where required
- Search for a suitable employer
- Employment contract
- You work directly in Germany
In which sectors can you build your future?
Healthcare
Opportunities in hospitals, clinics and care facilities.
Occupations
Nurse · Care assistant · Midwife · Physiotherapist · Lab technician
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IT
Development, systems and networks: profiles in high demand in Germany.
Occupations
Developer · Systems administrator · Network technician · Data · Cybersecurity
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Industry
Production, maintenance and engineering in German industry.
Occupations
Mechatronics technician · Electrical technician · Maintenance technician · Operator
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Construction
Building and civil works: occupations in strong demand.
Occupations
Mason · Electrician · Plumber · Carpenter · Machine operator
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Logistics & Transport
Warehousing, transport and supply chain.
Occupations
Forklift operator · Logistics agent · Driver · Warehouse manager
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Engineering
Engineering offices and technical projects in Germany.
Occupations
Mechanical engineer · Civil engineering · Electrical engineering · Automation
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Hospitality
Hotels, restaurants and catering establishments.
Occupations
Cook · Waiter · Receptionist · Room attendant
See the occupationsRetail & Sales
See the occupationsFood & Agriculture
See the occupationsUnderstand before you invest
Your professional project in Germany is an investment. We want you to know exactly which path you are committing to, what it involves and the steps before you leave.
Training
What you need to learn.
Pay
When you start being paid.
Duration
How long your path takes.
Outcome
What can happen after training or entering employment.
Not sure yet which path fits you?
A few questions are enough for a first read on your situation.
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