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Checklist: your path from application to apprenticeship

Use it as a plan while you apply and find an apprenticeship

It can seem overwhelming to find your way into a vocational education. This checklist breaks the journey into steps so you know what to do — and when.

§Before you search

  • 01Check the entry requirement: average of at least 2.0 in Danish and mathematics.
  • 02Find out which vocational school near you offers the trade.
  • 03Visit an open house or an info evening if you can.
  • 04Talk to a supervisor about basic course 1 or 2 — what suits you?

§The actual application

  • 01Create and send your application via Optagelse.dk before the deadline.
  • 02Keep an eye on feedback and possible entrance exam or interview.
  • 03Collect your papers: grades, possibly CV and contact details.

§The search for an apprenticeship

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  • 01Write a short, honest application to commercial kitchens in your region.
  • 02Contact municipalities and regions — they often have apprenticeship positions.
  • 03Use the school's apprenticeship guidance and notice boards actively.
  • 04Follow up on your applications with a polite call.