Apprentices are paid to work part-time at a company while attending vocational school part-time to learn the theory of their chosen field. The length of the program depends on the job, but it’s usually lasts between two and three and a half years. 

Ausbildung provides a well-rounded education that prepares young people for a variety of careers. It also offers a practical alternative to academic studies. On average, one receives between 1000 and 1100 Euros per month during the first year