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Inspiring success stories: How Weiterbildung changed the career paths of professionals in Germany
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Bjiin Al Hassan – from refugee to community leader
Bjiin Al Hassan arrived in Germany in 2014 as a refugee from Syria. She began learning German and participated in Weiterbildung programs, which enabled her to continue her studies in business administration. She founded the group “Lernen mit Bjiin” to support refugee women in learning German and received the National Integration Award in 2020. (Wikipedia) -
Abd al-Rahman from Morocco – a fresh start as an electronics technician
Abd al-Rahman from Morocco decided to begin a new career in Germany as an electronics technician. Through vocational training programs, he was able to gain the necessary skills and successfully integrate into the German labor market. (arbeitsagentur.de) -
Vicente Feras – from Brazil to UI designer in Leipzig
Vicente Feras moved from Brazil to Leipzig, Germany, and decided to change his career path from advertising to user interface design. Through self-learning and participation in Weiterbildung programs, he managed to build a successful career in his new field. (Leipzig Glocal Publishing) -
Carsten Eirlbach – an engineer discovers innovation through job rotation
After 20 years at Telefónica Deutschland, engineer Carsten Eirlbach chose a new experience through a job-rotation program, working in the company’s innovation department. This experience added new skills and contributed to increasing his job satisfaction. (DIE WELT)
Key takeaways:
Continuous learning opens new doors: Investing in Weiterbildung can lead to unexpected career opportunities.
Flexibility and adaptability matter: The ability to adapt to new work environments and different fields boosts the chances of success.
Community support and available programs: Using available programs such as Bildungsgutschein can make the professional retraining process easier. (CareerFoundry)
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