Vocational colleges in Vest open their doors: information and registration days start!

Vocational colleges in Vest open their doors: information and registration days start!

After the tenth grade, many young people find themselves at a turning point: which direction should they take? In the Recklinghausen region, including Cologne, vocational colleges invite you to find out about the numerous options. As lokalkompass.de reports, young people can acquire the general university entrance qualification and technical college entrance qualification at these schools. This not only offers the prospect of obtaining a high school diploma, but also the opportunity to specialize in various disciplines.

The next few weeks are crucial for anyone interested in a new course of education. Registrations are possible directly on site in order to enable young people and their parents to receive comprehensive advice. The vocational colleges in the Vest organize numerous information and advice days. Here students will find the right support to make the right choice.

Consultation appointments and registration options

If you are interested, please mark the following dates in your calendar:

• Berufskolleg Castrop-Rauxel
  – Anmelde- und Beratungstag: 07.02.2026, 9:00 – 13:00 Uhr
  – Website: bkcr.info
• Berufskolleg Ostvest
  – Informations- und Anmeldung: 07.02.2026, 9:30 – 13:00 Uhr
  – Website: bk-ostvest.de
• Paul-Spiegel-Berufskolleg
  – Anmelde- und Informationstag: 07.02.2026, 9:30 bis 13:00 Uhr
  – Website: paul-spiegel-berufskolleg.de
• Berufskolleg Gladbeck
  – Informations- und Beratungstag: 07.02.2026, 9:30 – 13:00 Uhr
  – Website: berufskolleg-gladbeck.de
• Hans-Böckler-Berufskolleg (Marl und Haltern am See)
  – Anmelde- und Beratungstag: 07.02.2026, 10:00 – 12:00 Uhr
  – Website: hbbk.net
• Herwig-Blankertz-Berufskolleg
  – Anmeldetag: 07.02.2026, 9:30 Uhr – 13:00 Uhr
  – Website: hb-bk.de
• Kuniberg Berufskolleg
  – Tag der offenen Tür mit Anmeldemöglichkeit: 07.02.2026, 9:00-13:00 Uhr
  – Website: kuniberg-bk.de
• Max-Born-Berufskolleg
  – Tag der Beratung: 07.02.2026, 9:30 bis 13:00 Uhr
  – Website: max-born-berufskolleg.de

Importance of professional qualifications

But it's not just the school leaving certificates that are on the agenda. Graduates of vocational high school can aim for higher academic qualifications within two years of full-time teaching. The aim is to obtain the general university entrance qualification in order to open the way to university. As kmk.org highlights, some requirements must be met for this, such as a secondary school leaving certificate and completed vocational training.

In addition, those with professional qualifications can gain access to courses in areas such as medicine, dentistry and pharmacy, provided they meet the necessary requirements. This includes, for example, specialist vocational training or relevant professional experience. Information about this can be found at hochschulstart.de.

All in all, the vocational colleges in the Recklinghausen district and the surrounding area offer a wide range of opportunities that can lead students into a successful future after the tenth grade. So if you are still looking for the right perspective, you should definitely take advantage of the upcoming consultation days!