Organizing the Search for Vocational Training (Ausbildung) in Germany 2025

Child benefit can also be received during the search for training (Ausbildung). The prerequisite is that the young person actively seeks a training position and can provide proof of these efforts. Payments are made up to the age of 25, provided that no initial vocational training (Berufsausbildung) or first degree has been completed.

Students who wish to begin vocational training (Ausbildung) in Germany should inform themselves early about the ideal timing for searching and applying for training positions. The right time to apply depends on the industry, the training occupation, and the school qualification. As a general rule, early planning increases the chances of finding a suitable training place. The optimal period for applying for a training position begins about a year before the training starts, usually in the late summer or autumn of the previous year.