Hi @detas979
Yes, single parents can do an Ausbildung in Germany. The statement from this ‘Ausbildung agent’ is not true. It can of course be more challenging for single parents to manage to do an Ausbildung but people certainly do. Generally, some extra flexibility around working hours is required but there are also part-time Ausbildung which can be a better option for single parents. Here’s some good information about the challenges and supports there are in Germany as a single parent doing an Ausbildung (in English via online translation):
https://***-ausbildung-info.translate.goog/ausbildung/ausbildung-mit-kind?_x_tr_sl=de&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp
As I mentioned in my answer to your other question, it may be an option to bring your child with you, if you don’t plan to based on the level of your salary. There are the additional state benefits for families and single parents that may be sufficient to cover both of your living costs in Germany.
The only issue I can imagine in the visa process if your child does not come with you is regarding how your child will be supported while you are in Germany. The German immigration authorities generally **** at a person’s requirement to pay child support when assessing if they have enough income to live in Germany. But I am only aware of this being a factor when, for example, a person has a child in Germany and is required to pay the other parent child support because they are not loving together. I have not heard of this being an issue if their child is not in Germany.
Best,
Éanna