About us

AusbildungCorner is an independent English-language guide to Ausbildung, Germany’s paid vocational training system, for people who are researching it from outside Germany or are new to it.

Why we exist
Ausbildung is a practical route into a skilled career, but most information about it is in German, scattered across many sites, or mixed with marketing. We explain how Ausbildung works in plain English: what the professions are, what employers expect, what trainees earn, which German level is needed, and how to apply.

How we work

• We base our guides on official German sources, such as federal and regional authorities and chambers of commerce, and we link to them on each page.
• Every guide shows a “last updated” date, because requirements and figures change.
• We separate what is verified from what applicants commonly report, and we say so when something is not confirmed.
• We keep trainee pay and pay after qualification apart, because they are very different.

What we do not do

• We do not give legal, immigration or visa advice. Entry and residence rules are set by German authorities and change often, so we point you to the official sources instead.
• We are not a recruitment agency, a consultancy or a government body, and we cannot guarantee a training place or a job.
• We do not ask applicants for money.

Advertising
This site shows advertising. Advertisers do not influence what we publish, and any paid or affiliate links will be marked clearly.

Corrections and feedback
If something on this site is wrong or out of date, please write to info@ausbildungcorner.com. We check every report and update the page with a new date.