“Education as one of the main community empowerments builds future generations to better participate in economic, social, political leadership in the 21st Century”
According to Nelson Mandela, education is “the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world”. Therefore, Gadi’s education program is one of the most important core activities of our association. It includes, in particular, advisory services. The main stakeholders of our educational programs are students. In order to increase the success and effectiveness of our programs, we have expanded the circle of beneficiaries to include African high school graduates. In this way, GADI aims to orientate high school graduates in the right choice of training or studies at an early stage, thus minimizing study drop-outs.
In addition to advisory services, GADI also offers information events for families (parents and students) about study and training programs and career opportunities for young people.
The education program focuses on 3 pillars:
- Orientation on the choice of the training
If you want to find a job in Germany, a good alternative to studying at university is taking part in a vocational training program. These training programs usually last between one and three-and-a-half years. They are either school-based and take place solely in a classroom (“schulische Ausbildung”) or combine classes with practical training in an establishment or company (“Duale Ausbildung”). This chapter provides you with detailed information and useful links on school-based vocational training. To find out more about dual vocational training programs, check our chapter “Dual Vocational Training”.
Upon completion of a vocational training program, you become a skilled worker (“qualifizeierte Fachkraft”). Skilled workers are in demand in Germany and earn more money for their work compared to unskilled workers. So, completing a vocational training program may constitute an important step towards building a career in Germany.
Support provided
Our counselors at GADI provide advice and support in the following areas:
- Advice and selection of training
- Advice and optimization of their applications
- Counseling on the choice of the study
If you have any general questions concerning studies and career choice, you are welcome to contact our study counselors. Many questions and concerns may arise both before and during your studies. Through study counseling, you can get tools to be able to make an informed study choice. Guidance and advice on creating a personal study plan are provided by our advisors at the beginning and during the course of the study.
Support provided
Our counselors at GADI provide advice and support in the following areas:
- Application to german universities for foreign students living in Africa
- Choice of a study program
- Study crises and making a new start after dropping out of university
- Changing of study courses, study goals, or study location in Germany
If you want to book a counseling session for free, contact us.
- Counseling about the german job market
Whether you have just begun your degree, are almost finished, or are still halfway through, GADI offers special career advice for students and young professionals.
Questions about starting out in the working world in Germany, the job market, application documents, or changing jobs? Our Gadian counselors give tips regarding these and many other questions.
Support provided
Our counselors at GADI provide advice and support in the following areas:
- choice of the labor-market-oriented design of your program
- information about careers and job opportunities
- optimization of job application documents
