Travel to Germany for free through vocational training in 2024.

Opportunities

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.