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Second Chance
Here are your options after dropping out of college
Dropping out of college doesn’t mean your professional career is over. We’ll explain how you can successfully transition to other career paths—and save time in the process.
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11 September 201711 September 2017
Many people don’t realize whether a college degree is the right path for them until they’ve actually started college. According to data from the German Center for Higher Education Research, about one in three bachelor’s students drops out. But dropping out isn’t the end of the world: career and advancement opportunities for apprentices are better than ever. Plus, companies are particularly eager to hire college dropouts.
Paths After Dropping Out of College
Those who hold a general university entrance qualification can, for example, shorten an initial vocational training program—which normally lasts three years—by six to twelve months by providing proof of their high school diploma. In addition, there are other options for shortening dual vocational training, which are regulated by the Vocational Training Act and the Crafts and Trades Code. If the content of your previous studies is related to your chosen vocational training program, academic credits you’ve already earned can also be taken into account when determining the duration of your training. Or you can complete parts of the master craftsman’s examination during your training. The Federal Ministry of Education supports college dropouts and companies in finding better ways to work together.
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