External resources

https://www.abendgym-greifswald.de/

Official school website.

Also listed in: College-prep school for adults / evening grammar school

https://abendgymnasium-nb.de/

Official school website.

https://abendgymnasiumrostock.de/

Official school website.

https://www.abendgymnasium-schwerin.de/

Official school website.

Also listed in: College-prep school for adults / evening grammar school

https://berlin-kolleg.de/abitur-fuer-berufstaetige/

Online Abitur option for working adults.

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung/berufe-und-wege/abitur-nachholen

Information on catching up qualifications.

https://www.fernstudi.net/abendschulen

Overview of evening schools and kollegs in Germany.

Also listed in: College-prep school for adults / evening grammar school

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kategorie:Kolleg_in_Deutschland

List and context for Kolleg institutions.

https://www.abitur-nachholen.org/

Explanations and tips for catching up on the Abitur via the second educational pathway.

https://www.schulliste.eu/

Find schools and colleges near you.

https://www.azubi.de/beruf/tipps/bewerbungsschreiben-ausbildung

Simple application examples.

Also listed in: How to apply for a job, How to apply for an apprenticeship

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/arbeitslos-arbeit-finden/berufsberatung

Counselors can help you practice.

Also listed in: Career Preparation Program (BvB), How to apply for an apprenticeship, How to ask a company for an internship (simple script), I have an idea/ a wish what I`d like to do - but how to get there?

https://europa.eu/europass/en/create-europass-cv

Create a free basic CV template.

Also listed in: How to apply for a job, How to apply for an apprenticeship, How to ask a company for an internship (simple script)

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/jobsuche/

Search apprenticeships in your area.

Also listed in: How to apply for a job, How to apply for an apprenticeship

https://www.ihk.de/

IHK chambers provide local training information.

https://planet-beruf.de/schuelerinnen/meine-bewerbung/bewerbungsschreiben

Explains CV and application documents.

Also listed in: How to apply for an apprenticeship

https://planet-beruf.de/schuelerinnen/meine-bewerbung/vorstellungsgespraech

Tips for apprenticeship interviews.

https://planet-beruf.de/schuelerinnen/meine-bewerbung/absage

What to do after rejection.

Also listed in: How to apply for a job

https://www.azubi.de/ausbildungsplatz/bundesland/mecklenburg-vorpommern

Apprenticeship exchange for Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

https://www.ausbildung.de/

Ausbildung.de

Also listed in: Earn Money – Work & Career, Which professions are in demand in MV?

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de

Career counselling and support services.

Also listed in: Pre-Vocational School Program with Language Focus (BVJ-S)

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung/welche-ausbildung-welches-studium-passt

Check-U (Federal Employment Agency) → free interests and strengths test

Also listed in: Career Exploration Internship (BOP), Earn Money – Work & Career, I have no idea: What profession? What training?, Which professions are in demand in MV?

https://www.bewerbung2go.de/vorlage/ausbildung

Cover letter: Tips and templates for apprenticeships

https://www.ausbildung.de/bundeslaender/mecklenburg_vorpommern

Current training positions in MV

https://web.arbeitsagentur.de/berufenet/

Detailed information on almost every profession (for advanced learners)

Also listed in: I have an idea/ a wish what I`d like to do - but how to get there?, I have no idea: What profession? What training?

https://meine-ausbildung-in-deutschland.de

My training in Germany (IHK platform)

https://www.lebenslauf.de/vorlagen/

Resume: Modern templates and designs

Also listed in: Find a job

https://www.ausbildung.de/ratgeber/bewerbung/lebenslauf/

Resume: Professional tips and templates

https://www.regierung-mv.de/Landesregierung/bm/Schule/Berufliche-Schule/Ausbildungsmarkt

Training market in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

https://www.planet-beruf.de/

Very good, simple explanations of apprenticeship professions (also for those with weaker German skills)

Also listed in: I have an idea/ a wish what I`d like to do - but how to get there?, I have no idea: What profession? What training?

https://learngerman.dw.com/

Free German-learning resources by Deutsche Welle.

Also listed in: Learn German, Pre-Vocational School Program with Language Focus (BVJ-S)

https://www.duolingo.com/

Free language learning app with a playful approach, suitable for beginners.

https://www.busuu.com/

Language learning app with community features and exercises.

https://www.babbel.com/

Language learning app with structured courses, partly subject to fees.

https://www.youtube.com/

Many free learning videos quality varies, choose carefully.

https://berufenet.arbeitsagentur.de/

Database with detailed descriptions of professions and requirements.

Also listed in: Station: BVJ / BvB (vocational preparation), Station: Skills & strengths orientation

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/vor-ort

Find your local office and career guidance contacts.

Also listed in: Station: BVJ / BvB (vocational preparation)

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung/berufsvorbereitung

Overview of vocational preparation programs.

Also listed in: Station: BVJ / BvB (vocational preparation)

https://planet-beruf.de/

Youth-friendly career orientation portal with job profiles and application tips.

Also listed in: How to apply for a job, Station: BVJ / BvB (vocational preparation), Station: Skills & strengths orientation, You don't have to decide now

https://www.schule-mv.de/

Information about vocational schools and options in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Also listed in: Station: BVJ / BvB (vocational preparation)

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung/schule/schuelerpraktikum-so-findest-du-deinen-praktikumsplatz

Employment Agency – career counselling.

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/datei/merkblatt-berufsorientierungspraktikum_ba035418.pdf

Federal Employment Agency - Career Orientation Internship.

https://www.vplt.org/wiki/berufsorientierungspraktikum-verbundausbildung-arbeit

VPLT Info folders.

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung

Overview of education and training pathways.

Also listed in: Pre-Vocational School Program (BVJ), Station: German school pathway (lower / intermediate / Abitur)

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung/ausbildung/berufsvorbereitende-bildungsmassnahme

Official information from the Federal Employment Agency about the BVB programme.

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/karriere-und-weiterbildung/nachholen-zweiter-bildungsweg

Federal Employment Agency: explains the second-chance education pathway to Abitur.

https://www.abendgymnasium-nb.de/

Neubrandenburg evening school: apply directly here.

https://abendgymnasium-rostock.de/

Rostock evening school: apply directly here.

https://isuo.org

Information platform for education in Ukraine.

https://mon.gov.ua/

Official Ministry of Education website (Ukraine).

Also listed in: External schooling, Ukrainian school qualification

https://info.edbo.gov.ua/news/09-02-2024-yak-diznatysia-iaki-zaklady-osvity-ie-v-pevnomu-rehioni-ukrainy/

Unified electronic education database of Ukraine.

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung/ausbildung/assistierte-ausbildung

Support program for apprentices who need help.

https://www.azubi.de/beruf/tipps/berufsschule

Tips for vocational school success.

https://www.bamf.de/DE/Themen/Integration/ZugewanderteTeilnehmende/DeutschBeruf/deutsch-beruf.html

Vocational German courses during training.

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung/ausbildung/ausbildungsverguetung

Explains apprentice salary and benefits.

https://www.ihk.de/ausbildung/pruefungen

Information about final exams.

https://www.ihk.de/ausbildung/ausbildungsvertrag

Basic responsibilities in apprenticeship.

https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/study-training/training/vocational-training-system

Career paths after vocational training.

https://planet-beruf.de/schuelerinnen/ausbildung/ausbildungsalltag

Shows daily life during apprenticeship.

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/berufe-tv-filme-videos

BerufeTV → videos about professions (also suitable for weaker German skills)

Also listed in: I have no idea: What profession? What training?, Which professions are in demand in MV?

https://jobboerse.arbeitsagentur.de/

Job portal of the Federal Employment Agency

Also listed in: Which professions are in demand in MV?

https://www.meinestadt.de/

meinestadt.de (especially useful regionally in MV)

Also listed in: Which professions are in demand in MV?

https://www.jmd4you.de/

Migration counselling for young people (MBE / JMD)

Also listed in: I have no idea: What profession? What training?, School Certificate (Catch up / Upgrade), Which professions are in demand in MV?

https://www.jobcenter.digital/

Youth Employment Agency (JBA)

Also listed in: I have an idea/ a wish what I`d like to do - but how to get there?, I have no idea: What profession? What training?, Lower secondary school certificate (Berufsreife), Which professions are in demand in MV?

https://www.volkshochschule.de/vhs-welt/meine-vhs-finden/index.php

Find a VHS centre anywhere in Germany.

Also listed in: VHS-learning platform

https://www.vhs-verband-mv.de/ueber-uns/unsere-volkshochschulen

Find adult education centres (VHS) in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

https://www.vhs-verband-mv.de/

Information portal of the VHS association Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Also listed in: VHS-learning platform

https://www.bildung-mv.de/erwachsenenbildung/nachholen-von-bildungsabschluessen/gallery

Overview of the second-chance education system in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Also listed in: VHS-learning platform

https://www.vhs-neuss.de/fileadmin/redaktion/Video/Was_kann_ich_bei_der_VHS_Neuss_machen.mp4

Short video explaining what you can do at a VHS.

Also listed in: VHS-learning platform

https://www.bildung-mv.de/schule/staatliche-schulaemter/

List of all regional school authorities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with contact details — this is where you apply for the external candidate exam.

https://www.bildung-mv.de/erwachsenenbildung/nachholen-von-bildungsabschluessen/nichtschuelerpruefung/

Official information from the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern about the external school-leaving exam (lower or intermediate certificate), including requirements, procedure and registration.

https://www.abitur.com/abitur-per-externenpruefung-machen/

Simple explanation of how to obtain the Abitur through an external exam without attending school regularly, including preparation tips.

https://uis.org.ua

International Ukrainisch school.

https://lms.e-school.net.ua

Official Ukrainian online learning platform 'All-Ukrainian Online School'.

https://easy-lebenslauf.de

Create a CV easily online.

https://lebenslauf.com/vorlagen-und-muster

CV templates and examples.

https://de.indeed.com

Germany’s job search.

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/jobsuche/?angebotsart=4

Job portal (Arbeitsagentur).

https://www.stepstone.de

Job portal (Stepstone).

https://www.azubi.de/

Large apprenticeship portal with many offers and explanations.

Also listed in: I have an idea/ a wish what I`d like to do - but how to get there?

https://www.canva.com/resumes/templates/

Free templates to create a CV online.

https://www.azubi.de/beruf/tipps/praktikum-anfrage-email

Example email for internship requests.

https://planet-beruf.de/schuelerinnen/mein-praktikum/praktikum-finden

Examples and guidance for finding internships.

https://planet-beruf.de/schuelerinnen/mein-praktikum/praktikum-vorbereiten

Preparation tips before contacting companies.

https://www.vhs-lernportal.de/learn-german

Free German learning portal (basic phrases).

https://www.berufe.tv/

Career videos — you can see real workplaces

Also listed in: I have no idea: What profession? What training?

https://www.vhs-lernportal.de/

Free online German courses (A1–B2) provided by adult education centres.

Also listed in: Pre-Vocational School Program with Language Focus (BVJ-S)

https://www.azubi.de/beruf

Job descriptions with tasks, salary, and requirements

Also listed in: I have no idea: What profession? What training?

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung/noch-planlos/erfahrungsbericht-berufsberatung-wie-laeuft-das-ab

Career counseling for students What does the Employment Agency's career counseling service do? Is career counseling useful? When is the right time for it?

Also listed in: Which professions are in demand in MV?

https://www.jugendberufsagentur.de/

Counseling: Youth Career Agency (JBA)

Also listed in: Lower secondary school certificate (Berufsreife)

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung/berufe-und-wege/berufsfelder

Orientation: Career fields are presented, with many references across the topic

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung/noch-planlos

Orientation: Finding the right career, entry → free interest and strengths test

https://www.bamf.de/SharedDocs/Anlagen/DE/Integration/Integrationskurse/Kursteilnehmer/AntraegeAlle/630-007_antrag-zulassung-integrationskurs-ausl_pdf.html

Official application form for integration course admission.

https://bamf-navi.bamf.de/DE/Themen/Integration/ZugewanderteTeilnehmende/AzubiBSK/azubi-bsk-node.html

BAMF navigation and course-related entry points.

https://www.bamf.de/DE/Themen/Integration/ZugewanderteTeilnehmende/Integrationskurse/integrationskurse-node.html

Official BAMF information about integration courses.

Also listed in: Learn German

https://www.bamf.de/SharedDocs/Anlagen/DE/Integration/Integrationskurse/Kursteilnehmer/AntraegeAlle/630-007_antrag-zulassung-integrationskurs-ausl_pdf.html?nn=282388

Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) - Application for Integration Course.

https://bamf-navi.bamf.de/en/Themen/Integrationskurse/

Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) - Finding integration courses.

https://www.bamf.de/EN/Themen/Integration/ZugewanderteTeilnehmende/Integrationskurse/integrationskurse-node.html

Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF).

https://www.regierung-mv.de/Landesregierung/bm/Erwachsenenbildung/Nachholen-von-Schulabschl%C3%BCssen

Information about catching up school qualifications.

https://www.regierung-mv.de/Landesregierung/bm/Erwachsenenbildung/Nachholen-von-Schulabschluessen

Ministry of Education Mecklenburg-Vorpommern — Information on catching up school qualifications

https://www.volkshochschule.de/

Adult Education Centres with courses and preparation classes.

Also listed in: School Certificate (Catch up / Upgrade)

https://www.bamf.de/DE/Themen/Integration/ZugewanderteTeilnehmende/Azubi-BSK/azubi-bsk-node.html

(Azubi-BSK) - Language support accompanying vocational training.

https://www.bamf.de/DE/Themen/Integration/ZugewanderteTeilnehmende/AzubiBSK/azubi-bsk-node.html

Language support that accompanies vocational training.

https://www.bamf.de/DE/Themen/Integration/ZugewanderteTeilnehmende/BSK/jo-bsk-node.html

General BSK information and entry points.

https://www.bamf.de/DE/Themen/Integration/ZugewanderteTeilnehmende/DeutschBeruf/deutsch-beruf-node.html

Federal Office for Migration and Refugees information page.

https://www.bamf.de/DE/Themen/Integration/ZugewanderteTeilnehmende/BerufsbezogeneSprachfoerderung/berufsbezogenesprachfoerderung-node.html

Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) – Job-related language courses.

https://www.bamf.de/DE/Themen/Integration/ZugewanderteTeilnehmende/BSK/bsk-teilnahme-node.html

Jobcenter / Employment Agency - Participation info.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.babbel.mobile.android.en

The Babbel language learning app offers free online courses for Ukrainian refugees.

https://www.goethe.de/de/spr/ueb.html

The Goethe-Institut provides exercises for self-study of German. Exercises are available for all language levels (A1–C2). Registration is recommended but not required.

http://www.vhs-lernportal.de/

The vhs learning portal offers suitable online German courses for self-study at different levels (A1–B2). No prior knowledge of German is required. The offer is free of charge.

https://www.bildung-mv.de/erwachsenenbildung/anerkennung-von-abschluessen/auslaendische-schulabschluesse/index.html

Official authority checking equivalence of school certificates.

Also listed in: Lower secondary school certificate (Berufsreife)

https://www.vhs-verband-mv.de/leistungen/zweiter-bildungsweg

Courses and preparation programmes to obtain school certificates.

Also listed in: Lower secondary school certificate (Berufsreife)

https://www.ihk.de/hkw/produktmarken/aus-und-weiterbildung/ausbildung/eq-871220

Chamber of Industry and Commerce Entry qualification.

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung/ausbildung/einstiegsqualifizierung

Employment Agency – Entry Qualification.

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Agentur+f%C3%BCr+Arbeit+EQ+videos+Einstiegsqualifizierung&atb=v348-1&iax=videos&ia=videos

VIDEOS on entry qualifications.

https://www.kmk.org

Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs - Information on school education programs.

https://www.ausbildungspark.com/ausbildungs-abc/berufsvorbereitungsjahr-ausbildung-bvj/

The ABCs of training: Vocational preparation year (BVJ).

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Berufsvorbereitungsjahr+%2BVJ+videos&iax=videos&ia=videos

VIDEOS on BVJ.

https://www.dbr-doberan.de/bildung/berufliche-schulen-neukloster/berufsvorbereitungsjahr-bvj-an-beruflichen-schulen-abgangszeugnis-mit-gleichstellungsvermerk-zum-hauptschulabschluss.html

Vocational preparation year (BVJ) at vocational schools: leaving certificate with equivalence to secondary school leaving certificate.

https://www.ausbildung.de/ratgeber/bvj/

Vocational preparation year (BVJ): Your springboard into vocational training.

https://www.bildung-mv.de/

Education server of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania – information on vocational preparation programmes.

Also listed in: School Certificate (Catch up / Upgrade)

https://www.goethe.de/prj/dfd/de/home.cfm

Free German practice materials from the Goethe Institut.

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung/berufliche-schule

Information from the Employment Agency about vocational schools.

https://www.bildung-mv.de/schule/berufliche_schulen/

Overview of vocational schools in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

https://www.privatschulberatung.de/

Search and find private schools.

https://www.bildungsserver.de/bildungswesen-allgemein/privatschulen-in-deutschland-12374-de.html

Useful information about private schools.

https://www.bildung-mv.de/erwachsenenbildung/anerkennung-von-abschluessen/auslaendische-schulabschluesse/

Information about the recognition of foreign school certificates in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

https://anabin.kmk.org/anabin.html

Reference database for foreign qualifications.

Also listed in: Station: German school pathway (lower / intermediate / Abitur), Ukrainian school qualification, Your way to university in Germany

https://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de

Official recognition portal and counseling entry point.

Also listed in: Ukrainian school qualification

https://zab.kmk.org/de/zeugnisbewertung

Official authority for academic/qualification evaluations.

Also listed in: Ukrainian school qualification

https://www.fernstudiumcheck.de/fernstudium/schule-allgemeinbildung/schulabschluss-nachholen

Compare and read reviews of different distance-learning providers

https://www.fernakademie-klett.de

Fernakademie Klett - Distance education provider with personal mentoring

https://www.ils.de

ILS - Private distance-learning school with tutor support

https://www.regierung-mv.de/Landesregierung/wkm/Wissenschaft/Studium/Studienfinanzierung-%28BafoeG%29

Information about BAföG student funding specifically for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/karriere-und-weiterbildung/foerderung-berufliche-weiterbildung

Official information on financial support from the Employment Agency

https://www.mystipendium.de/schulabschluss

Overview of scholarships and financial support for school certificates

https://mein-now.de/privatpersonen/foerderungen

Search tool for funding programs, grants, and education support in Germany

https://www.sgd.de

SGD - Large correspondence school for various school certificates

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung/schule/schulabschluss-nachholen

Employment Agency – School Qualifications & Advice. Explains what school qualifications are available in Germany, how to catch up on them, and what options are available.

https://www.bildung-mv.de/schueler/schularten/

Explains regional schools, qualifications (vocational qualification/intermediate qualification) and pathways.

https://www.jugendmigrationsdienste.de/

JMD (Youth Migration Services) – Personal advice for 12-27 year olds (school, training, authorities, language).

https://www.mbeon.de/

MBE (Migration Counseling for Adults) – App counseling, chat with counselors in many languages.

https://www.volkshochschule.de/kursfinder.php

VHS Course Finder – Filter by location (IMPORTANT for results).

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung/berufsinformationszentrum-biz

Free info on school, apprenticeship and careers.

https://www.kmk.org/themen/anerkennung-auslaendischer-abschluesse.html

Official information about recognition of foreign certificates.

https://www.kmk.org/themen/allgemeinbildende-schulen.html

Basic information on German school types and certificates.

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung/welche-ausbildung-welches-studium-passt/check-u

Interactive interest and strengths test by the German Employment Agency.

Also listed in: You don't have to decide now

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=berufe+in+deutschland

Videos showing everyday work in different jobs (choose reliable channels).

https://ukrainian.studies.mon.gov.ua

Information about enrollment.

https://ukraineishome.org/uk/education/

Information portal on education, recognition, programs, and support.

https://lookerstudio.google.com/u/0/reporting/d0ba2dcf-a4c3-4cee-a79d-163b4e26396b/page/ZUBzC

List of schools that can offer supplementary classes.

https://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/de/fachkraefte.php

Counseling on recognition of Ukrainian professional qualifications.

https://registry.edbo.gov.ua/ruo/

Official registry of Ukrainian schools (regional filter available).

https://registry.edbo.gov.ua/

Find public Ukrainian schools (regional filter). If school is not found here -> be very careful!

https://mon.gov.ua/ua/tag/zagalna-serednya-osvita

Direct information area for Ukrainian school education.

https://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/de/schulabschluesse.php

Guidance for recognition of school certificates.

https://school.org.ua/

State-licensed Ukrainian online schools.

https://testportal.gov.ua/

Information about national school examinations and access.

https://www.vhs-verband-mv.de/ueberuns/unsere-volkshochschulen

Find adult education centres in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung/noch-planlos/dein-weg-zum-passenden-beruf-schritt-fuer-schritt

Discover lots of different tests on career choices, study choices, self perception and external perception, strengths, and interests.

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung/ausbildung/check-u

Orientation: Check-U (Employment Agency) Career orientation & entry -> free interest and strengths test.

https://www.daad.de/de/studieren-und-forschen-in-deutschland/studium-planen/

Official guide to studying in Germany.

https://www.hochschulkompass.de/

Search study programs and universities.

https://www.studienkollegs.de/

Preparatory year information before university.

https://www.uni-assist.de/

Application and certificate evaluation service.