GEN Z SHD "decodes" the journey of studying a vocational course in Germany at the Talkshow "Getting in the swing of the profession, turning on the integration mood"

At SHD Career Day 2025, the talk show "Get in the swing of things, get in the mood for integration" has become a special meeting place for young people preparing to go to Germany to study vocational training. The morning atmosphere is lively and friendly, with both "high-class" knowledge and practical sharing from predecessors.

The program's guests are experienced faces:

• Dr. Vo Xuan Tien – Lecturer, training expert in Engineering and Technology, studied and worked in Germany for many years.

• Ms. Lanh Huyen Nhu – CEO of SHD GmbH, many years of experience in international human resource development projects.

• Mr. Tran Thanh Dien – Former student of SHD Construction, currently studying and working in Germany.

The "host" of the program is Mr. Nguyen Anh Tri Dung - Deputy General Director of Business and Foreign Affairs Division, SHD, with a charming way of leading, helping the conversation become close and full of energy.

A clear view of the journey to study vocational training in Germany

The thing that new students are most concerned about is: what will it be like to go to Germany to study a profession? At the Talkshow, Dr. Vo Xuan Tien helped students "draw a map" more clearly for their future. Not only talking about knowledge, he also analyzed difficulties such as "culture shock", how to integrate into a new environment and soft skills that need to be prepared.

Thanks to that, students understand that going to Germany is not just to get a vocational degree, but also a process of growing up, learning to adapt and asserting themselves.

A highlight of the talk show was the sharing about the model. dual vocational training – a prominent feature of Germany. This is a model of both theory and direct work at the enterprise. Students not only gain knowledge but also accumulate experience, practice professional manners, and receive an internship salary to cover their living expenses.

This makes young people feel more secure: when they graduate, they will not only have a degree but also practical work experience - a great advantage for staying in Germany for long-term development.

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Tips for learning German and choosing the right career

Language is always the number one challenge when studying vocational training in Germany. Understanding that, Ms. Lanh Huyen Nhu shared many practical tips for learning German: practice regularly every day, combine learning through technology and most importantly, dare to communicate, dare to make mistakes to progress.

Not only that, she also talked about how to choose the right major. According to her, choosing the right career is not only for studying well, but also determines whether you can stick with it for a long time or not. Knowing your strengths and weaknesses, then connecting with the needs of the German market, is the "key" to go the long way.

If the expert brings knowledge, the sharing of Tran Thanh Dien – a former SHD student – brings authenticity and closeness. Thanh Dien tells about the first days of confusion, when he was not yet familiar with the language, and then the efforts to gradually adapt and stabilize the job.

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Listening to Dien's story, many students found themselves in it - from worry, anxiety to belief that: with perseverance, anyone can turn the "German dream" into reality.

Open and practical Q&A

The atmosphere at the end of the program was pushed to a climax with the question and answer session. Students asked questions about all sorts of issues: from living expenses, how to balance study and work, to the opportunity to stay in Germany after graduation.

The experts did not avoid the questions, but answered as specifically and realistically as possible. This frankness helped them relieve their anxiety and see that they were not alone – SHD and their predecessors were always there to accompany them.

The most important thing you get is not only information, but also confidence. Through the talkshow on vocational training in Germany, new students understand more clearly the path they will take, know what they need to prepare and have more confidence in their choice.

SHD, together with the Professional - Foreign Affairs team and experts, commits to accompany you throughout the journey, from the first preparation steps until you firmly integrate into Germany.

Talk show "Get in the swing of things, get in the mood for integration" in SHD Career Day 2025 was truly inspiring and brought many practical values. New students not only gained knowledge, but also had more motivation to conquer the journey of studying vocational training in Germany.

The road ahead is certainly full of challenges, but with the foundation already equipped, you can confidently write your own success story in Germany.