{"id":8573,"date":"2026-06-19T10:28:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T08:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auxtalents.de\/?post_type=news&#038;p=8573"},"modified":"2026-06-19T15:09:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T13:09:57","slug":"retraining-at-50-change-careers-and-get-a-fresh-start","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.auxtalents.de\/en\/news\/retraining-at-50-change-careers-and-get-a-fresh-start\/","title":{"rendered":"Retraining at 50: Change careers and get a fresh start"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8573\" class=\"elementor elementor-8573 elementor-8399\" data-elementor-post-type=\"news\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3d6c37 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c3d6c37\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4b37ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-a3-text-media\" data-id=\"e4b37ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"a3-text-media.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<!-- Widget Start -->\n\n    <div class=\"widget widget-at-gray\">\n        <div class=\"widget-content\">\n            <div class=\"container  mb-4\">\n    <h1 class=\"h1  mb-4\">\n        \n    <\/h1>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"container\">\n                                                                                        <div class=\"widget-at-gray\">\n                                <div class=\"slider\" slider-xs=\"1\" slider-sm=\"1\" slider-lg=\"1\" slider-max=\"1\" slider-count=\"1\">\n                        \n                                <div class=\"media-col-6\">\n                                    <div class=\"row align-items-start \">\n                                        <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 order-lg-1\">                                        <div class=\"media-col-6-image\" data-debug='{\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.auxtalents.de\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/10\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/50plus.jpg\",\"id\":\"8401\",\"size\":\"\",\"alt\":\"\",\"source\":\"library\"}' width=\"150\" height=\"84\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auxtalents.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/50plus.jpg\" data-debug='{\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.auxtalents.de\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/10\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/50plus.jpg\",\"id\":\"8401\",\"size\":\"\",\"alt\":\"\",\"source\":\"library\"}' width=\"150\" height=\"84\">                                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n\n                                                <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 order-lg-0\">                                                <div class=\"media-col-6-content text-left\">\n                                                        <h3 class=\"h2  mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"h4\">News Returning to Work Platform<\/span>\n        <span style=\"display:none\">\u2013<\/span>\n        Retraining at 50: Change careers and get a fresh start\n    <\/h3>\n                                                    <div class=\"show-m\">\n                                                        <p>Changing careers at 50+ is not only possible, but can also be really rewarding. Here you\u2019ll find information on retraining, further training and the prospects for career changers at this stage of life.<\/p><p>Participant Martina Oertmann-Brandt (58) shares her own experience: within a year, she completed four training programmes, gaining an insight into different learning styles and learning environments.<\/p><h3>A career change at 50+ \u2013 is it possible?<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A fresh start in your career is still a realistic prospect even if you\u2019re over 50. Many sectors particularly value experienced professionals, as they bring important strengths to the table:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>extensive professional and life experience<\/li><li>high resilience and composure<\/li><li>a strong sense of purpose<\/li><li>often a great deal of flexibility<\/li><\/ul><h3>What opportunities does a fresh start offer?<\/h3><p>Retraining or further training can open up new career paths \u2013 whether you\u2019re looking to change sectors, specialise, or adapt to changing life circumstances. Having a clear goal is crucial to making the most of the learning phase.<\/p><p>Which course is right for you depends on your interests, your previous experience and the opportunities available on the job market. Subsidised roles in sectors such as business, IT, media design and care are particularly in demand.<\/p><h3>Which jobs are in particularly high demand?<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">There is particular demand for roles in engineering, IT, business and administration \u2013 in other words, sectors with a consistently high demand for skilled workers. There are also good opportunities in the care and education sectors, as many skilled workers in these fields are retiring due to their age.<\/p><h3>How does a retraining programme work?<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Retraining courses at WBS TRAINING usually last around 24 months and are generally full-time. Lessons take place live online in a digital learning environment, with direct interaction between participants and trainers. Part-time options are also available. The course usually culminates in preparation for the IHK examination.<\/p><h3>A career change or further training?<\/h3><p>Retraining leads to a completely new vocational qualification, including a work placement and an examination. It usually takes around two years to complete on a full-time basis and may be eligible for financial support under certain conditions.<\/p><p>If the time commitment is too great or a quick return to work is the priority, further training may be the better option. It is shorter and is well suited to a career change or professional reorientation. It is also possible to combine several further training courses.<\/p><h3>Conclusion: It\u2019s worth giving it another go<\/h3><p>Even if you\u2019re over 50, there are still plenty of opportunities for a fresh start in your career. Experience, interpersonal skills and reliability are valuable assets that are in demand at many companies. With the right motivation, you can successfully chart a new career path.<\/p>                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"hide-m\">\n                                                        <p>Changing careers at 50+ is not only possible, but can also be really rewarding. Here you\u2019ll find information on retraining, further training and the prospects for career changers at this stage of life.<\/p><p>Participant Martina Oertmann-Brandt (58) shares her own experience: within a year, she completed four training programmes, gaining an insight into different learning styles and learning environments.<\/p><h3>A career change at 50+ \u2013 is it possible?<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A fresh start in your career is still a realistic prospect even if you\u2019re over 50. Many sectors particularly value experienced professionals, as they bring important strengths to the table:<\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li>extensive professional and life experience<\/li><li>high resilience and composure<\/li><li>a strong sense of purpose<\/li><li>often a great deal of flexibility<\/li><\/ul><h3>What opportunities does a fresh start offer?<\/h3><p>Retraining or further training can open up new career paths \u2013 whether you\u2019re looking to change sectors, specialise, or adapt to changing life circumstances. Having a clear goal is crucial to making the most of the learning phase.<\/p><p>Which course is right for you depends on your interests, your previous experience and the opportunities available on the job market. Subsidised roles in sectors such as business, IT, media design and care are particularly in demand.<\/p><h3>Which jobs are in particularly high demand?<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">There is particular demand for roles in engineering, IT, business and administration \u2013 in other words, sectors with a consistently high demand for skilled workers. There are also good opportunities in the care and education sectors, as many skilled workers in these fields are retiring due to their age.<\/p><h3>How does a retraining programme work?<\/h3><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Retraining courses at WBS TRAINING usually last around 24 months and are generally full-time. Lessons take place live online in a digital learning environment, with direct interaction between participants and trainers. Part-time options are also available. The course usually culminates in preparation for the IHK examination.<\/p><h3>A career change or further training?<\/h3><p>Retraining leads to a completely new vocational qualification, including a work placement and an examination. It usually takes around two years to complete on a full-time basis and may be eligible for financial support under certain conditions.<\/p><p>If the time commitment is too great or a quick return to work is the priority, further training may be the better option. It is shorter and is well suited to a career change or professional reorientation. It is also possible to combine several further training courses.<\/p><h3>Conclusion: It\u2019s worth giving it another go<\/h3><p>Even if you\u2019re over 50, there are still plenty of opportunities for a fresh start in your career. Experience, interpersonal skills and reliability are valuable assets that are in demand at many companies. With the right motivation, you can successfully chart a new career path.<\/p>                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wbstraining.de\/ratgeber\/artikel\/jobwechsel-mit-50\/\" type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-outline-primary mt-3\" title=\"Further information \" target=\"_blank\">\n                                                            <span>Further information <\/span>\n                                                        <\/a>\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                                                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                                    \n                    \n                    \n                    \n                    \n                    \n\n                    \n                                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n<!-- Widget End -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53472a7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"53472a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d83a423 elementor-widget elementor-widget-a3-text-media\" data-id=\"d83a423\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"a3-text-media.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<!-- Widget Start -->\n\n    <div class=\"widget widget-at-rainbow\">\n        <div class=\"widget-content\">\n            <div class=\"container  mb-4\">\n    <h2 class=\"h1  mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"h4\">News blog<\/span>\n        <span style=\"display:none\">\u2013<\/span>\n        You might also be interested in this\n    <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"container\">\n                                    \n                    \n                    \n                    \n                    \n                    \n\n                                                        <div class=\"slider\" slider-xs=\"1\" slider-sm=\"2\" slider-lg=\"3\" slider-max=\"3\" slider-count=\"7\">\n                        \n            <div class=\"media-card widget-at-rainbow\">\n                <div class=\"media-card-inner\">\n                                                <div class=\"media-card-image\"  style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.auxtalents.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/Regio-Augsburg-Wirtschaft-GmbH_Nikky-Maier-1050x976.jpg)\" data-debug='{\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.auxtalents.de\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/10\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/Regio-Augsburg-Wirtschaft-GmbH_Nikky-Maier.jpg\",\"id\":\"8324\",\"size\":\"\",\"alt\":\"\",\"source\":\"library\"}' data-copyright=\"\u00a9 Regio Augsburg Wirtschaft GmbH\" width=\"150\" height=\"139\">\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"media-card-content text-left bg-at-rainbow\">\n                            <h3 class=\"h2  mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"h4\">News Family &amp; Work<\/span>\n        <span style=\"display:none\">\u2013<\/span>\n        Guidelines for a father-friendly working environment\n    <\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"media-card-content-text\">\n                            More and more fathers are looking for a better work-life balance. 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