Apprenticeships in the Healthcare Sector in Germany

Are you a Kenyan high school graduate passionate about training as a nurse or medical radiologist? Do you have a good command of the German language (B2) and are looking for career opportunities to train in Germany? Apply for our next intake now!

Apprenticeships (Ausbildungen) in Germany

Apprenticeship programmes (Ausbildungen) are training programmes offered in Germany for school leavers who choose not to pursue degree programmes. Students in apprenticeship programs are employed part-time by a company while attending school. Depending on the program, they may alternate between work and training weekly or monthly. The program typically lasts three years, with students receiving a monthly salary for their living expenses. To enroll, students must have a host company or training institution and a strong proficiency in German.

Opportunities in Germany for Kenyan Highschool Graduates

In collaboration with Hochschule Koblenz and Mount Kenya University, we have been placing Kenyan high school graduates passionate about training as healthcare professionals in German hospitals. This initiative is part of a research project under Hochschule Koblenz, which focuses on the sustainability of recruiting individuals from outside Germany. The project aims to identify the processes and systems that need to be enhanced to make the recruitment process more effective. So far, we have successfully placed 13 apprentices in 2 German hospitals, where the students are currently training to become nurses. The students are currently undergoing their training at Caritas in Bad Mergentheim. and in Krankenhaus Tauberbischofsheim. Starting in September, we will offer a new apprenticeship program for training as medical radiologists.

You can read more about the research project here: Ensuring A Sustainable Pool of Nursing Professionals

The partnership between Hochschule Koblenz and Mount Kenya University

In 2022, AG-Career Hub facilitated a partnership between Hochschule Koblenz University of Applied Sciences in Germany and Mount Kenya University in Kenya to promote mutually beneficial collaborations between the two countries. In 2023, the first pilot project was launched, offering young individuals the chance to train as nurses in Germany. Candidates who meet the specified requirements begin with a preparatory course at Mount Kenya University to prepare for their training in Germany.

Success Stories

The first cohort of Kenyan students arrived in Germany in April 2024 and has started their training. For more insights from the first and second cohorts, click on the links below:

• First Cohort of Nursing Apprenticeship Students from Kenya arrives in Germany
• Second Cohort of Nursing Apprenticeship Students from Kenya arrives in Germany
• Aus Kenia zur Pflegeausbildung nach Deutschland

Requirements for apprenticeship programmes in Germany

• German language Certificate of B2 (Certificate not older than 1 year)
• High School Certificate with a Minimum Grade of C (KCSE). If an applicant holds a B2-level proficiency in German, lower KCSE grades may be considered. If you have other certificates, kindly contact us.
• Age limit: 29 years
• Passionate to train as a nurse or as a medical radiologist

How to apply

Students who meet the above qualifications are eligible to apply for the next intake. Please note that only candidates who meet these qualifications will be considered for an interview. Additionally, applicants who have taken the B2 German language exam and passed either all or some of the modules may also apply.

What happens after enrollment for the preparation course at MKU?

Students who meet the requirements will be enrolled for the preparation course at MKU. The short course covers intercultural training for working and living in Germany, German Language Medical Terminology Course and and basic nursing skills. The goal of the preparation course is to help the students improve their language skills, gain a better understanding of the German culture, understand the competencies needed to blend into the new culture and most importantly understand the structures of the healthcare systems in Germany.

During this time, the documents for visa applications will be processed for accreditation in Germany. The partners in Germany will support the students in processing visa documents, arranging for visa interviews, airport pickup and further support during their training in Germany.

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