Vocational training commences in new calendar year
Sachsen-Anhalt TODAY Reports on the Kick-off of Craftsmanship Apprenticeships
On August 1, 2025, Sachsen-Anhalt TODAY reported on the commencement of apprenticeships in the craftsmanship sector across the country. The occasion was marked by approximately 2,500 young individuals beginning their training, with one specific observation made in the Harz region.
The video, lasting 3 minutes and 40 seconds, captured the first working day of the new apprenticeship year. Although the rights for the broadcast belong to MIDDLE GERMAN BROADCASTING, Sachsen-Anhalt TODAY reported on the event, shedding light on the ongoing importance of the apprenticeship system in Germany's craftsmanship sector.
The apprenticeship system, a cornerstone of vocational training in the country, continues to be firmly embedded within the dual vocational education and training (VET) system. This system combines practical training in companies with theoretical instruction at vocational schools, ensuring a balanced approach to craftsmanship skills.
The observed apprentices received paid practical training directly in craft enterprises while attending vocational schools for theoretical education. This dual approach is crucial in craftsmanship professions, ensuring skills are both hands-on and knowledge-based.
The apprenticeship rights, including training contracts, allowances, and final certification, are regulated by law and collective agreements, confirming a stable and standardized system. The importance of strengthening apprentice representation in workplaces was also highlighted during the European Apprentices Network 2025 annual meeting, with Germany’s legally mandated workplace representation for apprentices being noted as a positive example among European countries.
New initiatives, such as specialized training and mobility programs for refugees and young migrants starting mid-2025, further reflect Germany’s commitment to inclusivity in vocational training and apprenticeships across sectors including craftsmanship.
[1] Berufsbildungsgesetz (Vocational Training Act) [2] European Apprentices Network 2025 annual meeting [3] Dual System in German Vocational Education and Training [4] Importance of Practical Training in Craftsmanship [5] Inclusive Apprenticeship Programs in Germany
- The apprenticeship system, deeply rooted in the dual vocational education and training (VET) system, facilitates both practical training in craft enterprises and theoretical instruction at vocational schools, promoting a balanced approach for learning and education-and-self-development in the craftsmanship sector.
- The ongoing European Apprentices Network meetings underscore the necessity of strengthening apprentice representation in workplaces, with Germany’s legally mandated representation serving as a model for other European countries, emphasizing the significance of learning opportunities for apprentices in the craftsmanship sector.
