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Jobs and Ausbildung in Germany

Jobs in Germany.
Your path to Europe.

Looking for jobs in Germany, an Ausbildung in Germany or an Opportunity Card pathway? We connect international candidates with employers in Germany and Europe—and support you from the first eligibility check to arrival.

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Ausbildung in GermanyPaid vocational training
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Jobs in GermanyDirect skilled employment
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Opportunity CardCome to Germany to seek work
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Choose your route

Where are you
starting from?

01No qualification required

Vocational Training
Ausbildung

For school graduates and career starters who want to learn a profession in Germany and earn a salary from day one.

A good fit if you have

  • Under 30 years old0
  • German B1 certificate or higher0
  • Motivation for 2–3.5 years of training0

Typical opportunities

  • Nursing & elderly care
  • Hotel & gastronomy
  • Bakery & food production
  • Logistics & skilled trades
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02Degree or recognition

Direct
Work

For professionals who want to use their degree, German recognition and experience in a German company.

A good fit if you have

  • Bachelor’s degree or qualification recognised in Germany0
  • Relevant professional experience0
  • Language level suitable for the role0

Typical opportunities

  • Qualified nursing
  • Automotive & mechatronics
  • Food production & butchery
  • Professional drivers & logistics
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03Job-search route

Opportunity
Card

The Opportunity Card allows eligible non-EU citizens to come to Germany to look for qualified employment, either as recognised skilled workers or through a points system.

Key requirements

  • Recognised qualification or points-route eligibility0
  • Points route generally requires German A1 or English B20
  • Proof of sufficient funds0

Good to know

  • Usually issued for up to one year
  • Part-time work up to 20 hours/week
  • Job trials up to two weeks per employer
Official information

Final eligibility depends on the occupation, employer, recognition result and applicable German immigration rules.

For international candidates

Jobs in Germany, Ausbildung and EU opportunities

World Talents helps international candidates explore jobs in Germany, paid vocational training (Ausbildung) in Germany and selected career opportunities with employers across the EU. Compare the route that fits your education, experience and language level, then use our quick eligibility check to understand your next step.

Direct work opportunities

Turn experience into
a career.

Explore in-demand roles in Germany with typical salaries, everyday responsibilities and possible development paths.

CAREPflegefachkraft

Nursing professional

Typical salary€4,587 median gross/month

Main work content

  • Provide and document patient care
  • Administer medication and assist treatment
  • Coordinate with doctors and advise relatives

Development ladder

Nursing professional → Specialist nurse → Ward manager → Nursing service manager

MECHAMechatroniker/in

Mechatronics technician

Typical salary€4,105 median gross/month

Main work content

  • Install and maintain mechanical-electronic systems
  • Diagnose faults and repair components
  • Program, test and document equipment

Development ladder

Technician → Senior technician → Meister / technical specialist → Team or production manager

AUTOKfz-Mechatroniker/in

Automotive mechatronics technician

Typical salary€3,755 median gross/month

Main work content

  • Diagnose mechanical and electronic faults
  • Service and repair vehicles
  • Work with diagnostics, safety and high-voltage systems

Development ladder

Technician → Diagnostic specialist → Kfz-Meister → Workshop or service manager

LOGFachkraft für Lagerlogistik

Warehouse logistics specialist

Typical salary€3,382 median gross/month

Main work content

  • Receive, inspect and store goods
  • Pick, pack and prepare shipments
  • Use warehouse systems and coordinate material flow

Development ladder

Logistics specialist → Shift leader → Logistics Meister → Warehouse or operations manager

DRIVEBerufskraftfahrer/in

Professional driver

Typical salaryTypically €2,743–3,787 gross/month

Main work content

  • Transport goods safely and on schedule
  • Check vehicles, loads and transport documents
  • Follow driving-time, safety and customs rules

Development ladder

Professional driver → Specialist / trainer → Fleet dispatcher → Fleet or transport manager

FOODKoch/Köchin · Lebensmittelproduktion

Hospitality and food production

Typical salaryApprox. €2,900–3,100 gross/month

Main work content

  • Prepare food or operate production equipment
  • Maintain quality, hygiene and traceability
  • Plan workflow and monitor stock or materials

Development ladder

Skilled worker → Station or line leader → Meister / supervisor → Kitchen or production manager

2026 Germany-wide reference figures from the Federal Employment Agency Entgeltatlas, or indicative ranges based on closely related occupations. Actual pay varies by region, experience, shifts, tariff agreement and employer. Entgeltatlas ↗

Ausbildung professions

Learn a profession.
Build a future.

Compare duration, monthly training pay, everyday work and career outlook. All salary figures are gross estimates.

CARENursing professionalPflegefachfrau / Pflegefachmann3 years+

Training salary / month

Year 1: approx. €1,340–1,490 · Year 2: €1,400–1,550 · Year 3: €1,500–1,650

After qualification

Usually €3,600–4,600 gross/month

Main activities

  • Plan, provide and document patient care
  • Administer medication and support medical treatment
  • Advise patients and relatives

Career perspective

Very strong demand in hospitals, elderly-care homes and outpatient care.

HOTELHotel specialistHotelfachfrau / Hotelfachmann3 years+

Training salary / month

Year 1: €950–1,200 · Year 2: €1,050–1,350 · Year 3: €1,150–1,462

After qualification

Usually €2,400–3,000 gross/month

Main activities

  • Welcome guests and manage reservations
  • Work in reception, service and housekeeping
  • Prepare invoices and coordinate operations

Career perspective

International hotels offer broad entry and advancement opportunities.

KITCHENCookKöchin / Koch3 years+

Training salary / month

Often €950–1,200 in year 1, rising to €1,150–1,462 in year 3

After qualification

Usually €2,500–3,300 gross/month

Main activities

  • Prepare and present hot and cold dishes
  • Plan menus and organise kitchen workflow
  • Check quality, hygiene and stock

Career perspective

Good opportunities in hotels, restaurants, catering and company canteens.

BAKERYBakerBäckerin / Bäcker3 years+

Training salary / month

Often €820–1,100 in year 1, rising to €1,000–1,300 in year 3

After qualification

Usually €2,400–3,100 gross/month

Main activities

  • Produce bread, rolls, pastries and snacks
  • Prepare dough and operate bakery equipment
  • Monitor baking, quality and food hygiene

Career perspective

Stable demand in craft and industrial bakeries.

LOGWarehouse logistics specialistFachkraft für Lagerlogistik3 years+

Training salary / month

Often €730–1,200 in year 1, rising to €980–1,350 in year 3

After qualification

Usually €2,700–3,500 gross/month

Main activities

  • Receive, inspect and store goods
  • Pick, pack and prepare shipments
  • Operate warehouse systems and optimise material flow

Career perspective

Broad demand in retail, industry, transport and e-commerce.

AUTOAutomotive mechatronics technicianKfz-Mechatronikerin / Kfz-Mechatroniker3.5 years+

Training salary / month

Craft: €944–1,179 in year 1 to €1,089–1,402 in year 4

After qualification

Usually €2,800–3,700 gross/month

Main activities

  • Diagnose mechanical and electronic faults
  • Service and repair vehicles and safety systems
  • Use computer diagnostics and high-voltage systems

Career perspective

Strong prospects in diagnostics, commercial vehicles and electric mobility.

Indicative 2026 figures. Actual pay varies by region, sector, tariff agreement and employer; figures are not guaranteed starting salaries.

Your journey

From profile to
first working day.

  1. 01

    Profile check

    We review your education, experience, language level and preferred profession.

  2. 02

    Employer matching

    We introduce suitable candidates and prepare interviews.

  3. 03

    Documents & visa

    We guide the recognition and visa processes.

  4. 04

    Arrival & integration

    Our support continues through your first steps in Germany.

Why Certus Path

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responsibility.

International recruitment succeeds when candidates and employers are prepared: clear information, verified documents, realistic expectations and personal support.

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