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Training

Trainees from abroad

Many businesses struggle to find trainees. We support trainees from outside the EU into your dual vocational training, with German courses, orientation and help on arrival.

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Many businesses cannot find trainees

Vacant training places are a widespread problem in Germany. Current figures: Training place supply and demand as of 30.09.2025 (BIBB, in German).

Support

How we support your trainees.

  1. 1

    Selection

    We clarify motivation, school-leaving certificate and German in advance. You decide.

    DastN + You
  2. 2

    German

    We organise a language course that prepares for the level that occupation and vocational school require. Third-party services (courses, transport, accommodation) are ordered and paid by you directly; we organise the appointment.

    DastN
  3. 3

    Visa

    We coordinate the training contract, approval by the Federal Employment Agency (where required) and the visa. The trainees file the visa application themselves. The authorities decide.

    You + DastN + Authority
  4. 4

    Arrival

    We support registration, bank account and statutory health insurance and give guidance on the flat search.

    DastN
  5. 5

    Integration

    Orientation in daily life, at work and at vocational school.

    DastN + You
  6. 6

    Follow-up

    We check in at fixed intervals with you and your trainees.

    DastN

We prepare every step carefully; the decisions are issued by the competent authorities.

Outlook

From training to skilled worker.

  1. 01

    Route Section 16a of the German Residence Act

    Applicants who start dual vocational training in your business usually enter under Section 16a of the German Residence Act. See the vocational training guide.

  2. 02

    Staying afterwards

    After completing their training, your trainees can stay with you as skilled workers.

  3. 03

    In several sectors

    We place skilled workers for several sectors and, in training occupations, also trainees. Looking for other occupations? Talk to us.

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Routes and background.

Common questions

Questions on training.

That depends on your business. In the first call we clarify which training occupations fit you.

The applicant books the appointment and applies. We support with the organisation and accompany them through the process. The authorities decide.

That depends on the training occupation and the person. We clarify in advance with you which level is needed at the start, and we organise a language course.

That depends on the route, occupation and country of origin, and largely lies with the authorities. In the first call we walk you through the steps in order so you can plan.

Fee per successful placement, plus VAT. You receive your offer in writing once your needs and the scope of services are clear. More on the costs page.

No. No AI system decides on candidates; people make every selection. We only forward application documents with consent. Privacy notice.

Costs and FAQ

First call

Let's talk about your hiring plans.

In a first call we look at what you need and which steps fit your situation.

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