After graduating from high school, you should vocational training in Germany or labor export? Which option will help you develop and have a better future? These are the questions that parents and students ask when learning about these two programs. Each option will have its own advantages and disadvantages, but to have an overview and better understand the two programs of German Vocational College Study Abroad and Labor Export. Let's find out with SHB, the predecessor of SHD Academy, in this article!

1. Concept

Studying in Germany as a Vocational College is a dual training program in which you will have 30% of theoretical study time and 70% of practical study time, in 3 to 3.5 years, depending on the profession. This is a program that focuses on practical, visual and direct training at the Enterprise to help students grasp the job as well as gain practical experience during the study period.

Labor export is an employment program with the main purpose of earning money under a fixed-term contract.

2. Conditions of participation

It is easy to see that studying a vocational course in Germany requires higher conditions for candidates when participating in the program compared to labor export.

Conditions for participating in Vocational College Study Abroad in Germany:

• Between the ages of 18 and 30
• Graduated from high school
• No criminal record, good moral character
• Meet health requirements to work abroad according to regulations of the Vietnamese Ministry of Health (No infectious diseases)
• German language certificate B1 (for some majors, level B2 is required)

Conditions for participation in Labor Export:

Depending on the country, the conditions for participating in the program will be different in terms of qualifications, such as in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, etc., only a secondary school diploma is required. As for European countries, you need at least a high school diploma. However, no matter which country you export labor to, you will be required to know the language at a certain level. Attached are relevant documents and papers.

3. Differences between studying vocational college in Germany and exporting labor

3.1. Certificate:

This is the most basic and noticeable difference between the two programs.

Studying Vocational College in Germany is a dual training program of both study and practice, so after completing the program you will receive a Vocational College degree that is valid worldwide. With this degree, it will open up more sustainable development opportunities for you in the future, not only in Germany but anywhere you want.

3.2. Income:

This is an advantage of the Labor Export program. Because the program focuses entirely on employment, the salary in the first years will be higher than that of Vocational Study Abroad. However, if considering the long-term development direction, the Vocational Study Abroad program will still be the best choice for you when the salary after graduation is up to 2,800 - 3,600 EUR/Month.

3.3. Settlement:

In vocational training, you have the opportunity to settle in the country you study if you meet the conditions set by that country. In Germany, after 2-5 years of studying and working, paying all taxes and insurance according to regulations. You can apply for a green card to stay permanently in Germany.

As for labor export, after the labor contract ends, in addition to extending the visa and continuing to sign a labor contract at the workplace or elsewhere, you have no other choice but to return home. Because you belong to the group of manual laborers, it will be difficult for you to settle here. However, you can marry a native and work long-term to reach the number of years required by the government to apply for settlement in this country.

These are the basic differences between the two programs: Vocational College Study Abroad in Germany and Labor Export. Hopefully, this article will help you choose a direction that suits your conditions and desires!

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.