Working in Germany
Germany's stable employment market offers attractive career opportunities to professionals from around the world.
Insight
Career opportunities for international skilled workers
In many industries, German businesses are in need of well-qualified staff. The world of science and the groves of academia likewise offer appealing opportunities. For many people, dual vocational training is the way to their dream job.
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328 careers
Around 1.2 million young people in Germany are currently completing training in one of the many state-recognised professions.
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6,100 requests for information
have been submitted by other countries concerning the dual vocational training system to GOVET, the German Office for International Cooperation in Vocational Education and Training since its foundation.
March 1, 2020
The date when the Skilled Immigration Act came into force, a law which makes it easier for skilled workers from non-EU countries to enter the German labor market.
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30 percent
The minimum proportion of woman who companies listed on the stock exchange and subject to codetermination regulations must ensure as a fixed quota for their supervisory boards.
24.5 percent
This was the proportion of employees in Germany who were working at least partially from home at the beginning of 2025.
Background
Business and innovation
Germany is investing heavily in research and development, and places great emphasis on its companies’ innovative strength.
