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Holiday internship
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Vocational preparation year (Berufsvorbereitungsjahr, BVJ)

• you are under 18 years old and do not have a school leaving certificate
• you will be taught skills in two occupational fields in preparation for vocational training
• you fulfil your compulsory education  
• you obtain your lower secondary school leaving certificate (‘Hauptschulabschluss’)

Basic vocational training year (Berufsgrundbildungsjahr, BGJ)

• You are taught the practical and theoretical contents of a vocational field (e.g. vehicle technology, retail, administration)
• can be credited to you as the first year of a subsequent vocational training programme

Entry qualification (Einstiegsqualifizierung, EQ)

• you work in a company for 6-12 months and prepare for your vocational training
• you acquire basic knowledge for your training occupation
• you earn a fixed amount per month and are covered by social insurance
• can be credited to you for a subsequent vocational training programme

Vocational preparation measure

• you can get to know different professions and try out what suits you best
• you do work placements and also receive instruction in subjects such as German and maths
• you can obtain your lower secondary school leaving certificate (‘Hauptschulabschluss’)

Production schools and youth workshops

• through practical work you get to know occupational areas
• working and learning are interlinked
• you can obtain your lower secondary school leaving certificate (‘Hauptschulabschluss’)
• you receive an expense allowance

Voluntary services

• you work in a public welfare-oriented institution
• you receive pocket money for your commitment
• you can gain your first practical insights and experience of working life.

Voluntary Social Year (FSJ)
Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ)
Federal Volunteer Service (BFD)
Voluntary Service with the German Armed Forces
Voluntary Service Abroad