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Would you like to gain your first work experience in Germany during the holidays with an internship or holiday job and improve your German at the same time? Are you planning to work in Germany for a year after finishing school? Or are you aiming for a career in Germany? We have put together a range of useful information for you to help you prepare for your time in Germany:

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Pasch - School

Can you imagine gaining professional experience in Germany? We introduce you to PASCH students and alumni who have completed an internship in Germany, are on an apprenticeship or have even found their dream job.

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Learning Material

Pasch - After finishing school

Finished school and then what? Apprenticeships, internships, university - there are many options. Eight young people tell us what they have decided on and how they envisage their professional future.

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Podcast

Arriving in the professional world

Starting a new job is always exciting. In the podcast "Arriving in the world of work", Mehmet, Mariia, Tristan, Yichun and Nhung talk about their experiences and their start to their careers in Germany.

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Learning Material

PASCH - My pathway to vocational training

Are you interested in starting an apprenticeship in Germany? Leon takes you step by step and explains how he got his apprenticeship.

Illustration: Drawing of Leon and his bag © Nina Tines © Nina Tines

Learning Material

Living and working in Germany

Are you planning to go to Germany? Then you should take a closer look . In German (level A1 to B2) or in a language of your choice, you will find important information about living and working in Germany - with texts, videos and maps.

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My way to Germany

Finding help

Life in a new country: You will find all the information you need about living and working in Germany at our Goethe-Instituts and Info Centres. Our welcome coaches will also support you with any questions you may have.

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Make it in Germany

Working in Germany

Would you like to find out more about the labour market in Germany? Here you will find information on sought-after professions, necessary qualifications, job hunting and much more.

Tatjana in Germany. She is sitting with other medical students at a seminar. © Goethe-Institut London © Goethe-Institut London

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For people from foreign countries

On this page you will find great and helpful information from the Federal Employment Agency to help people arriving from abroad.

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