Bavaria’s 19,000 Apprentices Face Final Vocational Exams This Week

From retail clerks to industrial mechanics, apprentices across Bavaria are proving their skills in high-stakes exams. Will they pass the final test to launch their careers?

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2025 November 25 . 7:07 AM

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For 19,000 Apprentices in Bavaria, Final Exams Kick Off - Bavaria’s 19,000 Apprentices Face Final Vocational Exams This Week

Final vocational exams for thousands of apprentices in Bavaria have begun this week. Around 19,000 trainees across the region are now taking their last assessments to earn their IHK qualifications. The tests cover both commercial and technical trades, with strict standards in place.

Exams for commercial roles, including retail and banking clerks, started earlier this week. Technical trades, such as industrial mechanics and electronics specialists, will follow on December 2. Each apprentice must pass written, oral, and practical assessments to qualify.

The exams mark the final step for apprentices before entering their professions. Successful candidates will receive their IHK vocational certificates, confirming their skills in their chosen fields. The process relies on collaboration between schools, companies, and industry experts to maintain high standards.