# Vocational and educational orientation in Germany

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vocational-and-educational-orientation-in-germany
> Updated: 2026-10-25T12:54:17.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

Vocational and educational fairs are being held across Germany to provide students and young people with direct access to career paths, apprenticeships, and academic institutions.

In Neuhausen, the eighth ‘Ausbildungsmesse im Biet’ featured 54 training companies and approximately 180 professional fields, attracting more visitors than the previous year. In Berlin, HTW Berlin received the ‘Stuzubi Star’ award at a study and apprenticeship fair for its information quality and presentation.

Further career orientation efforts include a vocational information fair hosted by EBK Neuss, featuring participants such as Henkel, CBS International Business School, and the City of Neuss. To support these efforts, the Federal Employment Agency maintains the BERUFENET database, while the Federal Institute for Vocational Training (BIBB) continues to publish a directory of recognized occupations, which for 2026 includes 324 officially recognized professions.

Recent developments include a career choice parcours organized by OK Ausbildung e. V. in Waldbröl, which involves approximately 510 students from four local schools and 15 companies. This event allows participants to test over 33 different professions, including nursing, mechatronics, and IT. Additionally, in Bad Waldsee, 38 young farmers and domestic workers received vocational training certificates, with officials noting the essential nature of these roles in an era of artificial intelligence.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Vocational training and career orientation events held in Germany

Recent vocational developments in Germany include 38 graduates completing agricultural and domestic training in Bad Waldsee and an upcoming career orientation event for 510 students in Waldbröl.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vocational-training-and-career-orientation-events-held-in-germany

### 2026-10-17: Career orientation resources and vocational fairs in Germany

Vocational fairs and digital resources like BERUFENET are facilitating career orientation for students in Germany, offering insights into apprenticeships and recognized professional paths.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/career-orientation-resources-and-vocational-fairs-in-germany

### 2026-10-09: Vocational and educational fairs held in Germany

Educational and vocational fairs in Germany, including events in Neuhausen and Berlin, are connecting students with apprenticeship opportunities and academic institutions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vocational-and-educational-fairs-held-in-germany

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