More and more young people in Germany are graduating from high school and then going to university to study. Fewer and fewer are applying for an apprenticeship after school. Is a degree really always the better option? Our research shows: Not necessarily. In the pilot episode of akkurat you will find out which apprenticeships earn a good salary. You will meet Lukas, who did an apprenticeship after graduating from high school and was afraid that he had made the wrong decision. We look into the question of whether a career with an apprenticeship is possible - and why so many people drop out of their studies - like Luisa, who is now trying her luck in a trade. The idea behind akkurat: At akkurat you will find topics that affect your everyday life, but are not always clear and understandable. We tell you everything you need to know about them and question common views. We explain the connections - clearly, relevantly and calmly. Researched by #tagesschau. The pilot episode was produced with the kind support of funk. Will there be further episodes of akkurat? You can have a say in that. Feel free to give us your feedback in the comments. 00:00 Intro 01:10 Why so many people want to study after school - and then drop out 02:47 Why the direct route to university is not right for everyone 03:37 What the shortage of skilled workers means for companies 04:06 In which apprenticeships young people now have good opportunities 04:35 Why there are so many open apprenticeships 06:13 How the trades are recruiting young people 06:57 How to make a career with training 07:46 What you can earn in apprenticeships 09:40 Why money isn't everything for many people - and Luisa is trying her luck in the trades 10:00 Why Lukas was afraid of "going stupid" during his apprenticeship 11:45 What politicians are doing to ensure that studies and training are of equal importance 12:10 How to do a bachelor's and master's degree with training 12:41 Summary: This speaks for and against an apprenticeship You can find our sources here: https://www.tagesschau.de/akkurat-que... For We also spoke to experts for this video: Prof. Dr. Hubert Ertl, Research Director, Federal Institute for Vocational Training (BIBB) Alexander Kubis, Institute for Employment Research Finished school and no plan, what now? You can test what suits you here: https://www.berufenavi.de/ https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung... https://planet-beruf.de/schuelerinnen Music: Torri Wolf - All Ours Gettz G - Leaving Traces Brendon Moeller - Sunshine Rain Ooyy - AIWIC Lonov - Last Days Superintendent McCupcakes - Just like the Metro ANTISOUND - IO Katnip - Stupid as You The Big Let Down - Hoax Lvly - Love of Mine Zorro - On Hold Editors: Sara Maria Manzo, Imke Wrage Editing and dubbing: Sara Maria Manzo Design and animation: Hennes Elbert _______________ tagesschau has no influence on the data protection provisions and settings of this platform. We expressly point out that third-party platforms also set cookies that enable them to track usage behavior on other websites and apps, as well as on certain websites and apps that integrate technologies from this third-party platform. We handle your data with the greatest sensitivity within the scope of our possibilities. You can find further information on data protection on our website: https://www.tagesschau.de/hilfe/daten...