Overview

• The eleventh mandatory school year, part of a CDU-SPD education reform, will take effect on August 1, 2025, in Berlin.
• Approximately 3,000 tenth-grade students lacking career prospects or apprenticeships are expected to participate in the program.
• The initiative focuses on providing career orientation and qualifications to better prepare students for vocational training.
• Cooperation managers, appointed by the Berlin Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK), will connect schools with vocational training companies to facilitate smoother transitions.
• The program aims to address Berlin's 30% apprenticeship dropout rate by improving preparation and support for students entering the workforce.