The education system in the GDR offers young people a chance to study a variety of careers, as shown in four brief documentary segments.

1. A new educational center in the Cottbus district will allow various schools and nationally owned enterprises to share joint training facilities.. 
 

2. A shepherd's school in Wittin trains 300 young people annually using the latest scientific research.
 

3. A young female teacher starts her career at a polytechnical secondary school in a small village.

4. Adults who have already begun working also have many opportunities for on-the-job-training and professional development.