Preparation for Vocational Training (Ausbildung) Companies in Germany 2025

The exchange with former trainees and active networking before starting one’s own vocational training (Ausbildung) offers valuable insights into the working world and the specific demands of the future training company. These contacts help clarify open questions, receive practical tips, and gain a realistic picture of daily life in vocational training (Ausbildung). Networking with former trainees allows for preparation for potential challenges and helps build a professional network early on that can be useful during and after vocational training.

Good preparation for training in a company also includes understanding the history and structure of the company. This knowledge helps trainees better understand the operational processes and corporate culture, and integrate more quickly. It enables them to communicate more confidently from the start and place their activities within the broader context of the company. Preparation includes not only researching the company's history but also engaging with the organizational structure, key departments, and company values.