Year 8: explore working life

Praktikum – experience everyday working life

A work placement gives you an insight into everyday working life: you get to know the tasks, routines and people in a workplace. Afterwards, you discuss your experiences at school and use them to help you choose a career.

At our school: a total of three weeks in year 8 and one week in year 9. If you have questions about finding or organising a placement, ask your class teacher.

BOM – Berufsorientierungsmaßnahmen (career exploration programmes)

BOM adds to your careers guidance: you discover your talents, explore fields of work and prepare your next steps. The BO-Check explains the modules “Talente entdecken”, “Talente entwickeln” and “Talente fördern”.

At our school: year 8. The school will tell you which module is offered and how you can take part.

BerEb – Berufseinstiegsbegleitung (individual transition support)

With BerEb, you have a dedicated adviser alongside you. They help you work towards your school-leaving qualification, choose a career, write applications and move into vocational training. Support can continue after you leave school.

BerEb is for young people in years 8 and 9 who need extra support. Places are limited, and the school selects participants: the programme is not automatically for everyone. Taking part is voluntary and free. Your parents must give written consent.

Messe(n) – meet employers at careers fairs

A careers fair is a chance to meet employers and trainees. Ask about everyday work, vocational training or work placements, and use these conversations to help you choose a career.

At our school: year 8. The school will tell you which fair you will visit and whether you need to register.

BO-Abend – careers information evening for parents

At the BO-Abend, parents learn about options after school and can ask questions. The evening helps them plan the next steps together with their child.

At our school: years 8 and 9. The school will announce the date and topics and let you know whether young people are invited too.