Rethinking work, German-style

I love stories like these about people who quit pursuing a career track that they don't really like and find a hands-on job they really do like. The German vocational training system was actually designed in the 1700s, yet still is effective today.

South Carolina BMW plant imports German apprenticeship program - PBS Newshour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpDAocHVxwM

Take a look at the Career Day at 2:50... of those options, which would you choose?

Dual Benefits - Stihl exports a German training system to Virginia Beach | Made in Germany - DW.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuX9ATIrlrs


Dual Vocational Training - Germany's successful system | Made in Germany - DW.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzNM2BqKsxs


From college dropout to craftsman - DW.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfPIcEIJvVw

"With all the young people around [in Munster], you'd think it would be easy to fill apprenticeships. But most high school grads enroll at university instead... however 1/4 later quit."

"Young people spend years studying things they don't like... but over the years they get a much better idea of their interests and strengths, and develop the courage to explore areas better suited to their personality and interests."


Stihl plant in Virginia Beach