Working in Germany
Germany's stable employment market offers attractive career opportunities to professionals from around the world.

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326 professions
Around half of young people embark on a course of training in one of the many state-recognized occupations for which accredited vocational training is required in the dual system.
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239 enquiries
The scale of interest from other countries in Germany’s dual training model in 2019 alone.
March 1, 2020
The date when the Skilled Immigration Act came into force, a law which makes it easier for skilled workers from non-EU countries to enter the German labor market.
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30 percent
The minimum proportion of woman who companies listed on the stock exchange and subject to codetermination regulations must ensure as a fixed quota for their supervisory boards.
6.8 million people
The number of women and men forced into short-time working in April 2020 by the Corona pandemic.
Insight
Career opportunities for international skilled workers
In many industries, German businesses are in need of well-qualified staff. The world of science and the groves of academia likewise offer appealing opportunities. For many people, dual vocational training is the way to their dream job.
Background
Business and innovation
Germany is investing heavily in research and development, and places great emphasis on its companies’ innovative strength. One growth area is the creative industries.