Germany is facing record numbers of individuals without vocational training, and Henry Kalisch is one example of this trend. After years of navigating various paths, Kalisch is beginning his first apprenticeship at the age of 26. This comes as the number of people without professional qualifications remains consistently high nationally. The report focuses on Kalisch’s story, raising questions about his ability to complete the program given his unconventional start. His case highlights the challenges faced by those entering the workforce later in life and the broader issue of skills gaps within the German economy. The article implicitly questions whether Kalisch will successfully finish his training, acknowledging the difficulties of starting an apprenticeship at a non-traditional age.