Travel to Germany for free for training with some of the leading companies in Germany. Training is available for a wide range of specialties. Applications are now open for this opportunity to gain leadership skills, expand your professional network, and acquire professional experience.
Travel to Germany for free with the Afrika Kommt program, which offers a one-year fellowship for free travel to Germany, work, and training with some of the top companies in Germany to foster cooperation and pave the way for global business ventures.
This program provides an opportunity for young professionals in Africa to travel to Germany for one year to gain professional experience on a global scale. 41 participants will be accepted into this program for the year 2024. This program has helped many individuals change their professional futures.
Why should you apply to this program?
- Enhance your leadership and management skills.
- Build a network of relationships and opportunities for professional development.
- Engage with diverse cultures.
- Stimulate your innovation.
- Achieve personal growth.
Features of this training include:
- Opportunity for free travel to Germany.
- Intensive German language courses.
- Management training.
- 8-month fellowship with program partner companies.
- One-week study tour.
- Weekly seminars.
- Networking seminars.
- Upon completion of the program, participants will receive two certificates.
Material benefits include:
- Airfare tickets.
- Visa fees.
- Transportation expenses in Germany.
- Monthly stipend of 900 euros for accommodation.
- Additional monthly stipend of 1000 euros during the training period.
- Full coverage of accommodation including electricity, water, and internet usage.
The German companies participating in the program include:
- B.Braun Melsungen AG
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- BioNTech
- Robert Bosch GmbH
- Merck KGaA
- SAP SE
- Siemens Healthineers
The available fields for vocational training in Germany, with specific requirements for each specialization, include:
- IT Support for Digital Solutions
- Business Development
- IT Enterprise Architect
- IT Project Manager
- SAP Analyst/Developer
- Project Manager Diversity in Clinical Trials
- Business Consultant
- Business Project Manager
- IT Business Analyst
- Business Requirement Analyst for High Impact Digital Transformation Project
- Project Manager Digitalization (Chemical Process Engineering)
- Digital Product Manager/Startup Entrepreneur in Life Science/Healthcare Sector
- Young Professional Scientist/Chemist
- Expert on Social Sustainability/Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Laboratory Analyst for Method Optimization under GMP
- Validation Management/Business Analysis for IT RDM Medicine
- IT Data Analyst for Non-clinical Drug Safety
- Manager, Clinical Operations
- mRNA Manufacturing Process Expert
- QA-Qualification & Validation Expert
- Data & Analytics Expert
- SAP Multi-Project Manager (focus Public Cloud Industrialized rollout)
- Sales & Marketing Specialist for Power Tools
- Logistics and Supply Chain Service Manager
- Product Specialist within the Africa Trade Marketing Department
- Expert or Communication/Engagement Specialist for Data & AI Ethics + Bioethics Unit
- Global Health Expert or Global Health Digital Expert
- Native Cloud Developer for Business Data Transformation Scrum Team
- Ariba User Research & Insights Contributor
- SAP Software Expert for Custom Development Projects
- Product Management – Product Excellence Expert (building partner ecosystem)
- UX Designer for Customer Engagement Tools (UX and Marketing)
- App Developer for Experience Technology Team
- Product Management – SAP Globalization Services
- SAP Ariba Quality & Delivery Program Manager
- Machine Learning Engineer
- SAP Business AI – Program Manager for Chief of Staff & Strategy Team
- Business Development Sub-Saharan Africa
The available specializations for applying for free travel to Germany include:
- Computer Science
- Economics or Marketing
- Information Engineering
- Natural Sciences
- Management
- Mathematics
- Public Health
- Health Sciences
- Pharmacy
- Medicine
- Engineering
- Or any other field related to the mentioned areas.
If you wish to apply for this program for free travel to Germany and training with one of the top companies, ensure that you meet these requirements first:
- Be a citizen of an African country.
- Hold a university degree in a related field.
- Having a master's degree such as an MBA or a Ph.D. is considered an additional advantage, not a requirement.
- Have 2-5 years of work experience.
- Proficiency in the English language.
- Not exceed the age of 35.
Other selection criteria include:
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Willingness to learn the German language.
- Leadership skills.
- Strong motivation.
- High level of commitment and focus on goals.
- Ability to work within a team.
- Being flexible and open-minded.
- Ability to adapt in a new environment.
To apply for professional training opportunities in Germany, follow these steps:
- Make sure you meet the requirements thoroughly.
- Review this file from here to learn more details about each training field and the related conditions.
- After that, submit your application from the link below.