Forum Aktuell
Our Forum Aktuell webinars cover global and current topics.
Pathways to Germany: Study and Apprenticeship Opportunities
SESSION 1
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 7:30 PM EDT
STUDYING IN GERMANY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Curious about studying in Germany? In this free webinar, you’ll learn what qualifications you need with a U.S. High School Diploma, the IB, and AP courses to apply to a German university. We give you a glimpse into student life in Germany – with low costs and globally recognized degrees. Perfect for U.S. high school students and their parents – sign up now and take your first step toward studying in Germany!
SESSION 2
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 7:30 PM EDT
CONNECT WITH LEADING GERMAN UNIVERSITIES
Meet representatives from top universities, universities of applied sciences, and Studienkollegs. Explore academic programs and get a glimpse of campus life in Germany. After the presentations, join live breakout rooms for the opportunity to speak directly with university representatives.
SESSION 3
OCTOBER 11, 2025 2:00 PM EDT
Apprenticeship in Germany: Earn While You Learn
Explore Germany’s top-tier apprenticeships, paid dual study programs, and internship opportunities. Gain real-world experience, earn while you learn, and launch your global career.
Perfect for students seeking alternatives to traditional college. Connect with leading German companies and universities that offer dual study programs, hear directly from employers about in-demand skills and how to apply as an international student.
PAST Forum Aktuells
Studying in Germany as an EU Citizen: Requirements and Application Process
March 4, 2025 | 8:00 pm EST
This workshop is intended for parents of students grades 6 and up who are EU citizens and interested in studying in Germany. There will be time for a Q & A session after an informative presentation.
If you have any questions for our presenter that you want covered in the workshop please enter them here: Registrant Questions
Presenter: Dorothea Drew, Forum Deutsch Ambassador
Studying in Germany: Navigating the Higher Education Labyrinth
January 18, 2024 | 8:00 PM EST
This workshop is intended for parents of students grades 8 and up who are considering studying in Germany. We will cover basic information on:
Requirements for entering the German university system
Different programs
Comparison to the US higher education system
What to expect when you arrive in Germany
Where to find information
Presenter: Dorothea Drew
German Programs in the US: Examining the Present and Envisioning the Future
October 12, 2023 | 7 - 8:30 PM EDT
Is studying German still relevant? Can we revitalize German programs in the US - or are we fighting a loosing battle?
Please join us and take advantage of this unique opportunity to actively engage with two of the most vocal advocates for German language education in the US: Patrick Wallace, former Supervisor with the Georgia Department of Education, and Ryan Wertz, Education Program Specialist for World Languages in Ohio’s Office of Learning and Instructional Strategies!
They will share their views on questions like:
How can we resolve the chicken and egg problem:
Few qualified teachers -> Programs closing -> Fewer students enrolling in certification programs?How can local communities advocate for and support German programs?
How can we forge partnerships with supporting organizations to boost enrollment?