VOCATIONAL STUDY IN GERMANY 2024 NEW INFORMATION AND POLICIES

According to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam, in the third quarter of 2023, the unemployment rate among working-age people will be about 1.07 million people. Along with that, at the end of April, the Private Economic Development Research Board forecast that 9,560 businesses will reduce their scale, half of which operate in Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong. The situation of surplus labor or workers working in the wrong field in Vietnam has been increasing in recent years. In contrast to this surplus labor situation, on the other side of the world, in Europe, Australia, etc., there are "red flags" looking for high-quality human resources.

Germany is one of the countries with the highest levels of staff shortages, according to the German Federal Employment Agency, which has recorded shortages in 148 job sectors and a further 122 at risk. It can take eight months for a nursing home to fill a vacancy. For construction companies, it can take six months to fill a position. Across Germany, there are more than 1.7 million job vacancies.

To solve this problem, Germany has introduced attractive policies to attract young people to study and work here. In particular, vocational training in Germany is an attractive opportunity for those who want to enjoy the number 1 education in Europe along with many other attractive conditions. So what conditions do you need to meet? How much does it cost? Experience when going vocational training in Germany What is it? In this article, SHB (formerly SHD Academy) will share all the information you need to know about effective vocational study in Germany in 2024!

5 outstanding advantages of vocational training in Germany

Free tuition, receive internship salary during study in Germany

During the 3 to 3.5 years of study in Germany, students are completely exempted from tuition fees. In addition, because this is a dual training program of both study and practice, during the internship period at the Enterprise, students will receive a practical salary of 939 euros/month. In some cases, students will be supported with housing and meals during the study period.

You can also increase your income with extra work on weekends. However, the maximum overtime hours are only 20 hours/week.

Simple participation conditions

You only need to graduate from high school, not have any infectious diseases, be in good health, and be between 18 and 30 years old to meet the basic requirements to participate in vocational training in Germany.

No financial proof required

From 2021, the Federal Republic of Germany will waive financial proof when studying vocational training in Germany for those who have a B1 German language certificate. This creates more favorable conditions, as well as reduces the financial burden for those who wish to pursue vocational training in Germany.

High Visa approval rate

With the shortage of human resources and the encouragement of international students to study and work in Germany under the Vocational Study Abroad program. Therefore, when you have a B1 German certificate and a labor contract with a German enterprise, you are almost granted a German vocational study visa. However, you also need to prepare a complete application and ensure good health to ensure the best results!

Receive an internationally recognized degree, ensure employment and permanent residence in Germany

Unlike other labor export programs, vocational training in Germany is a formal training program. After completing the course, students will receive a Vocational College Diploma with international value. After graduation, students will be officially employed at the Enterprise where they practice with a starting salary of 2,400 - 3,000 euros/month.

After studying and working in Germany for 5-8 years, you have the opportunity to settle permanently in Germany.

What are the conditions you need to have to study vocational training in Germany and what value does SHB bring to students?

The preparation process in Vietnam can be divided into three important stages as follows:

• Learn German and take the German B1 certificate exam
• Interview and receive Labor Contract from German Enterprise
• Prepare documents and apply for Visa

1. Learn German and take the German B1 certificate exam

German is a mandatory requirement when you choose to study vocational training in Germany. Currently, the German Government requires B1 level for most professions in this program.

To study and achieve German B1 certificate, we need to determine that this is a factor coming from 2 sides: THE LEARNER and THE TEACHER.

• For students:

If you are not serious, diligent and lack motivation, no matter how good the center is, you will still fail to learn German.

• Towards the center:

There are quite a few German language centers that offer attractive commitments such as “guaranteed pass”, “deposit for full package”, “free retake”. But the core of the center does not have a foundation in terms of training teachers, cannot prove actual training results and worse, does not closely monitor the learning process of students,… then when will you get B1?

If you have enough determination and diligence, as well as choose the right reputable center, conquering German B1 will not be too difficult.

With over 5 years of experience in teaching German and vocational training in Germany, SHB brings practical values to learners:

• The teaching staff are teachers who have graduated from the top language universities in Vietnam, have lived and studied in Germany or are native speakers. They will definitely help students pronounce correctly and have many interesting stories to share about the language in the classroom. With many years of experience, the teaching staff will help students absorb lessons faster and more accurately, thereby shortening the study time as well as increasing the effectiveness of learning German.
• Understanding that creating creativity in lessons is also extremely necessary to inspire students to learn foreign languages. SHB builds many classes, organizes more games, extracurricular activities, and competitions to make lessons less dry and help students absorb faster.
• SHB is one of the licensed units to organize the international German certificate exam Telc B1 in Ho Chi Minh City. Creating conditions for students to study and take the exam, without wasting time and money when looking for a test preparation and certification exam center.
• The learning space has its own topic about Germany, with classes of only 12-16 students, ensuring the teacher's ability to absorb, interact and support each student.
• At SHB, the student management and care system ensures the following criteria:
• Close attention in class and homework
• There are supplementary classes available to fill in any knowledge gaps for students.
• Exam preparation classes before each exam
• Regularly assess students' abilities to promptly guide students to progress. As well as share information for parents to monitor and promptly encourage their children.

With these factors, SHB has been accompanying thousands of students on their journey to study vocational training in Germany with a passing rate of the B1 Telc International German language certificate on the first attempt of up to 90%.

2. Interview and receive Labor Contract from German Enterprise

A labor contract from a German enterprise is the second condition you need to have besides a B1 German certificate to easily apply for a vocational study visa, also ensuring the right to be exempt from financial proof.

To receive an Employment Contract from a German Enterprise you need:

• Identify the profession and learn vocational training
• German A2 – B1
• Complete the questions from the business well

With a clear roadmap, when starting to study vocational training in Germany at SHB, students will:

• Career orientation: Research and choose a career that suits your interests and abilities.
• Search and schedule interviews with German businesses.

SHB is currently an official partner of leading German enterprises in many fields such as: BiW – Bildungs Bau; BSW; AVESTOS; Euro Akademie; Sächsische Lehmbaugruppe,…

• Interview guidance and follow-up of the interview process with the Business, helping students understand the interview process, stabilize their mentality and become more confident.
• Ensure the contract brings the best benefits to students in terms of practice salary, insurance, accommodation, etc.

Up to now, 100% SHB students have received contracts from German businesses before applying for Visa.

3. Prepare documents and apply for Visa

Germany is famous for implementing strict, logical and loophole-free laws. Therefore, the German Embassy's application review process is also extremely strict, with just a small mistake or omission that can lead to a delay in returning results (up to 2 months) or being rejected. Meanwhile, a complete, clear and transparent application that is arranged in the right order can take only 3 days to be approved. Basically, for a complete application for vocational study, you need to prepare the following documents:

• National visa application form (long-term visa)
• Passport
• Chronological resume in German
• Self-introduction letter
• High school diploma and vocational or university degree if available
• Admission letter from training school and internship contract at Enterprise
• Proof of German language proficiency, at least level B1
• Certificate of adequate health insurance for entry

It is best to join a center with experience in preparing documents to ensure the best results. Recently, there have been many cases of faulty documents, false declarations, incorrect information declarations to receive a Visa to Germany, but then being discovered, banned and sent back to the country with a large fine.

Therefore, with the support of a reputable and experienced center, you will avoid the following situations: incomplete, non-transparent, unclear or uncertain documents.

Through this, SHB is confident in its role as a companion to students, with many years of experience in processing documents and procedures for Visa applications, SHB team with high expertise understands the processes, fully prepares and supports the completion of paperwork, health check-ups, interview instructions, picks up and follows students throughout the interview process at the Embassy, receives and checks Visa results, etc.

Notes when studying vocational training in Germany 2024:

Since 2020, there have been a number of changes to make vocational training easier under the Fachkrafteeinwanderungsgesetz (residence law for foreign workers). German embassies abroad are responsible for enforcing these regulations:

• Students can go to Germany to study a profession with a German B1 certificate (possibly A2 with a 6-month German B1 course).
• Students can apply for a language study visa and then find a place to learn a trade.
• People with college or university degrees, if they have an A2 certificate, can go to Germany to find work.
• Simplify and shorten processing times when foreign workers extend their stay, change to indefinite stay or apply for citizenship.

However, we should also note the following:

• If you choose to study vocational training in Germany with A2 certificate and 6-month German language course B1, however, you must prove financial resources for these 6 months.
• The Embassy's requirements are just one of the requirements for you to be able to go to Germany to study a profession. The important thing is whether the school and employer accept you at level A2 or not. If your German is too weak to complete the study program as well as the internship at the Enterprise, do you think the school and enterprise are willing to accept you or not? However, it also depends on the school and enterprise where you study a profession.
• Just like in Vietnam, the "genuine" companies will have many requirements and candidates who want to apply. Along with that, in Germany there is no shortage of "fake" companies. Finding a contract from a good, large-scale and reputable company will be the foundation for you to complete the Vocational Study Abroad program in Germany after 3 - 3.5 years. To do this, you need to choose a reputable center in Vietnam, considering information about the German partners of the centers is very necessary.

Through this article, SHB would like to send you the most important and core information so that you can choose a reputable and quality center. Hopefully, SHB will have the opportunity to accompany you on your journey to study vocational training in Germany in the near future!

Article reposted from duhocducshb.com, the official website of SHB Education Organization. September 13, 2024, SHB brand officially converted into SHD ecosystem towards comprehensive development Accordingly, the website https://shdacademy.vn/ will be the official website of SHD specializing in the field of Vocational Study in Germany.