Brandenburg starts Bustour: Training in the healthcare system is booming!

Brandenburg starts Bustour: Training in the healthcare system is booming!

The summer vacation is just around the corner and while many students in Brandenburg are already making their travel plans, others are still looking for an apprenticeship. This is exactly where the “Brandenburg wants you” comes in. It enables students to have a comprehensive source of information on training occupations, especially in health and nursing. As mgs.brandenburg.de reports, starts the Bustour already awaited on July 11, 2025 in frankfurt (or) will be continued on July 16 in Schwedt/or

The Minister of Health and Social Affairs Britta Müller emphasizes the importance of securing skilled workers in these areas. The statistics show that in the training year 2023/2024 in Brandenburg, 6,003 people have already started training in health and nursing profession, with 72.4 % of the trainees. Compared to the previous year, the total number of trainees has increased by 6.4 % - a sign that this area is very popular.

the bus tour in detail

The Bustour program includes various events that aim at the training opportunities in health and nursing:

• 11. July 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.-Training dating on the Ferris wheel, Frankfurt (Oder)
• 16. July 2025, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.-German-Polish School Theater Festival, Schwedt/or
• 14. September 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.-Brandenburg-Day, Perleberg
• September 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.-final festival of the street football championship, Tropical Islands, Krausnick-Groß Wasserburg

These events are part of the state government's training offensive, which aims to create a large number of training positions in the nursing and health industry. According to the latest data, there are currently 43 schools for health and nursing professions in Brandenburg, which represents an increase by six facilities compared to the previous year.

regulation of health professions

Another important aspect that needs to be considered is the regulation of health professions. According to Federal Gesundheitsministerium.de , the job names in these recovery are strictly protected. In order to settle down in one of these occupational fields, a license to license or other permission is required, which is only received on request, with proof of completed training or a degree.

The school prepares the future nursing women and men not only for the theory, but also for the practical competence, which is essential for a successful entry into this demanding sector. The EU Directive 2005/36/EC also facilitates the exercise of these professions in other EU member states, which could be an additional motivation for many trainees.

The ongoing campaign "Brandenburg wants you!" is financed by the Ministry of Economics, Work, Energy and Climate Protection (MWAEK) and supported by partners of the Brandenburg training consensus. The declared goal is that an apprenticeship can be offered in Brandenburg.

The right choice is more important than ever, because the future of health professions in Brandenburg depends on qualified specialists that can strengthen our health system. Take the first step too and find out about your possibilities in the coming weeks during the bus tour!