VET mobility
Erasmus+ VET internship programs in Germany
We organise and manage international work placements for VET learners across Germany — from Berlin to Munich, Hamburg to Frankfurt. Company matching, accommodation, insurance and 24/7 on-site support, fully delivered under Erasmus+ KA1.
Part of The Student Mobility Group — operating Erasmus+ mobility since 2009. 8,500+ participants placed and 1,200+ verified German host companies across 20+ cities.
What is a VET mobility program in Germany?
A VET mobility program sends groups of vocational learners to Germany for short, supervised work placements in real German companies. Funded under Erasmus+ KA1 (KA121 and KA122 actions), it is a structured Praktikum — not a study trip. Programs typically run 2 to 4 weeks for short-term group flows, up to 3 months for individual placements, and 3–12 months under ErasmusPro. Each Learning Agreement is mapped to ECVET units and competences are referenced against ESCO occupation codes, with closure documented through Europass Mobility. Internships Germany acts as your intermediary in Germany, handling host sourcing, accommodation, on-site coordination and audit-ready documentation end-to-end.
Program structure at a glance
Most German VET cohorts share the same operational shape — short, group-based, sector-aligned to the German labour market.
Duration
2 to 4 weeks for short-term group mobility. Up to 3 months for individual placements; 3–12 months under ErasmusPro.
Format
Group mobility (5–60 learners) with a sending-school accompanying person, or individual flows for older or long-duration learners.
Sectors
Engineering & automotive, IT & software, hospitality & tourism, retail & business administration, healthcare-adjacent, logistics, renewable energy, and education.
Workload
30–35 hours per week in a real German host company, supervised by a named in-company tutor (Ausbilder) and tracked via attendance and weekly evaluations.
Recognition
Europass Mobility certificate, ECVET-aligned Learning Agreement and host evaluation — accepted in the Beneficiary Module.
Funding
Eligible for Erasmus+ KA121 (accredited) and KA122 (short-term) grants. We invoice the sending institution directly with a single line item.
Designed for these participants
VET schools & Berufsschulen
Vocational schools and dual-system training centres running KA1 group mobility for their learners.
Erasmus+ coordinators
Mobility coordinators managing grant applications, learner logistics and reporting.
Adult training providers
Public and private training organisations with Erasmus+ accreditation sending adult learners to Germany.
Everything we take care of
Verified German host companies
Sourced from a 1,200+ host network across 20+ German cities, sector-matched to the ECVET Learning Agreement, with a named in-company tutor confirmed in writing before the flight.
Accommodation across Germany
Studentenwohnheime, shared WGs or vetted host families within 30–45 minutes of the host. Inspected against a fixed checklist (safety, internet, kitchen, bills included). Single rooms on request.
Insurance & compliance
Travel + medical + civil liability cover meeting Erasmus+ KA1 minimums (€30,000 medical, repatriation included). Policy certificates issued in the learner's name and shared with your coordinator pre-departure.
German language preparation
OLS-supplemented pre-departure module + 8–10h of on-arrival workplace-German coaching. Targeted at workplace vocabulary (workshop, retail floor, office) — not academic grammar.
Documentation pack
ECVET-aligned Learning Agreement, weekly attendance log, mid- and end-of-mobility evaluations co-signed by the host tutor, Europass Mobility and a Beneficiary Module-ready closure file.
Local coordinator + 24/7 line
One named coordinator per German city — not a call centre. 24/7 emergency line tested before each cohort lands. Daily check-ins for week 1, weekly thereafter.
How we deliver your program
Scoping (week 0–4)
Kick-off call to lock sectors, group size, dates, ECVET template and German city shortlist. Indicative quote returned within 48 hours.
Matching (week 4–10)
Host sourcing per learner, profile validation against the Learning Agreement, and confirmation back to your coordinator with named tutors per placement.
Pre-departure (week 10 to flight)
Accommodation booked, insurance issued, airport transfers scheduled, German language top-up delivered, and the full pre-departure pack sent to your school.
On-mobility & closure
First-week daily check-ins, named local coordinator on 24/7 line, mid-mobility supervisor visit, attendance + evaluation tracked weekly, Europass + final reports issued at closure.
What participants take home
Tangible skills, validated experience and a network that opens doors well after the mobility ends.
- 15+ years of Erasmus+ VET delivery via The Student Mobility Group — Internships Germany inherits a proven operator track record.
- 1,200+ verified German host companies pre-vetted on supervision capacity and sector relevance — no last-minute placement gaps.
- Workflow mapped 1:1 against the Erasmus+ Quality Standards for VET, so your KA121/KA122 quality report and audit evidence are ready by closure.
- Local coordinators in each German city with a 24/7 emergency line — tested before arrival and used in real incidents, documented in your final report.
- High completion rates with proactive mid-mobility flagging — early-return resolution averages under 5 working days.
- Single point of contact in Germany for your coordinator: one inbox, one timeline, one invoice.
- Beneficiary Module-ready documentation: ECVET Learning Agreements, attendance, evaluations and Europass certificates delivered in the right format.
- Documented safeguarding protocol for under-18 learners: parental consent verified, accompanying-person logistics confirmed, host-tutor guardian designated.
Available across Germany
Frequently asked questions
Plan a VET mobility in Germany
Tell us about your sectors, group size and timeline. We come back within 48 hours with a German city plan, indicative pricing and host availability.