Aug
11
Fri
AGP Young Professionals Cocktails & Cosmos in Huntsville @ U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Aug 11 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come join us for AGP Young Professionals (age 17 to 39) Cocktails & Cosmos:

Friday, August 11, 2023, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville

Come join us for a fun night of Cocktails and Cosmos at INTUITIVE Planetarium at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. They will open their doors early for us and we will meet up at the Discovery Theater starting at 5:30 p.m. (doors will open to the public at 6:15 p.m.). The ALIEN show will start at 7:00 p.m. in the INTUITIVE Planetarium which is an 8k digital dome and the only planetarium of its kind in the Southeast.

As a human species, we have long felt that we are not alone. Whether it be UFO sightings or abduction reports, some believe extraterrestrial life exists not only within our galaxy, but even our own backyard. Are aliens real? If they are, where would we find them? Why do they insist on ruining our crops with their circles? We will explore the possibilities of intelligent life beyond our solar system!

Your ticket will include one cosmically created cocktail, popcorn and access to show  – Value $27 – Only $10 for AGP Young Professionals! Ticket option without cocktail is available.  SIGN UP NOW! 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: 


THANK YOU TO OUR MEETING ROOM SPONSOR: 

Aug
23
Wed
AGP Stammtisch Birmingham @ Carrigan's Beer Garden
Aug 23 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Come join us for AGP “Stammtisch”:

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Carrigan’s Beer Garden, Birmingham

Come out to network! This is a great opportunity for German expats to meet and for other German speaking/practicing to improve your German. Speaking German is encouraged but not required. We meet every month (every other month will be in Birmingham).

Carrigan’s Beer Garden has a great selection of beverages and food for purchase. Family and kids are welcome. 

What does “Stammtisch” mean? A Stammtisch is an informal group meeting held on a regular basis, and also the usually large table around which the group meets. A Stammtisch is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly and casual get-together.

Aug
29
Tue
AGP Webinar: Study, Live, Work in Germany @ Webinar
Aug 29 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Webinar: Study, Live, Work in Germany

Presented by Angelika Otte, Language Program Director, Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta

Would you like to study, live, work in a German-speaking country, but don’t speak any German?

Have you learned or studied German, but never obtained a recognized official certification of your language skills?

Would you like to move back to Germany and your spouse needs to learn German to obtain a spousal visa?

Join us for an information session to learn about:

  • Language requirements to study tuition-free in Germany (undergraduate or graduate school)
  • Language requirements to apply for a job in Germany or become eligible for a job transfer
  • The different exam levels of language proficiency and how they connect to your options for living abroad
  • Official German language exams

Ask questions, get answers, connect, and find out how to move forward to achieve your goals. REGISTER NOW! 

 

Angelika Otte has been serving as the Language Program Director at the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta since 2021. She supervises the language learning program as well as the exam program, both accredited by the Goethe-Institut.

Goethe Zentrum Atlanta was established over 40 years ago as a branch of Germany’s Goethe Institut, the premier German culture and language instructional organization whose global policy is to foster Germany’s relationships with other countries. The organization offers language programs in-person and virtual for all levels plus offers many cultural gathering and experiences. Learn more at: German-Institute.org

Sep
14
Thu
AGP Young Professionals visit to EDPA in Birmingham @ EDPA
Sep 14 @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm

Join the AGP Young Professionals (age 17 to 39):

Thursday, September 14, 2023

5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA)
Birmingham

Come join us for networking and get an overview of EDPA’s role in Alabama’s economic development. The presentations will include topics like on EDPA’s work to support business attraction, innovation and entrepreneurship in Alabama; and EDPA’s talent retention and attraction initiatives 

 After EDPA there will be an opportunity to continue the socializing at Good People Brewing Company across the street from EDPA.

Presentations will start at 6:00 p.m.

For more information and to register! 

Oct
4
Wed
AGP Traveling Stammtisch and German Dinner in Northport @ Rolf's Cafe & Bistro
Oct 4 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

ome join us for AGP traveling “Stammtisch” and German Dinner:

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Rolf’s Café & Bistro, Northport

Come out to network! This is a great opportunity for German expats to meet and for others to practice their German. Speaking German is encouraged but not required. We meet every month (every other month is in Birmingham).

Rolf, owner of Rolf’s Café & Bistro will be serving up a German sampler plate including a pretzel. 

Register here!

 

Oct
7
Sat
AGP Young Professionals – Social Hour at Ghost Train Brewing Co.’s First Annual Oktoberfest @ Ghost Train Brewing Co
Oct 7 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come join the AGP Young Professionals (age 17 to 39) – social hour:

Saturday, October 7th, 2023

1 pm to 3 pm
Come and go as you please and feel free to bring friends and family

Ghost Train Brewing Company
Birmingham

Come out to network and experience a piece of Oktoberfest hosted by Ghost Train Brewing Co, AlabamaGermany Partnership, German Food, Gifts and More, and Huntsville’s Little German Band.

The event is free and open to the public. There will be plenty of authentic German foods, German beer, and fun games and events. There will be events all throughout the day starting at 11 am with the Firkin Tapping Ceremony and ending at 6 pm with the German Spelling Bee. 

During our social hour, the following events will take place:

1:00 pm – Stein Hoist #1 – Think you’re good at holding your booze? Show up early and sign up for your chance to take home the glory.

2:00 pm – Huntsville’s Little German Band – Get ready to oompah your roompa with authentic German music!

3:00 pm – Stein Hoist Heat #2 

Please dress comfortably. Feel free to dust off your lederhosen or dirndl if you have either. 

Here is what Ghost Train Brewing Co. has in store for their first Oktoberfest:

https://ghosttrainbrewing.com/coming_up/oktoberfest/

Make sure to register (free) so we can let you know the day before how to find the group. Hope to see you in Birmingham for Oktoberfest. Please note everyone can attend the Oktoberfest no matter what age at anytime on their own. 

 

AGP Young Professionals Social Hour at Ghost Train Brewing Co.’s First Annual Oktoberfest @ Ghost Train Brewing Co
Oct 7 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come join the AGP Young Professionals (age 17 t0 39) – social hour:

Saturday, October 7th, 2023

1 pm to 3 pm
Come and go as you please and feel free to bring friends and family

Ghost Train Brewing Company
Birmingham

Come out to network and experience a piece of Oktoberfest hosted by Ghost Train Brewing Co, AlabamaGermany Partnership, German Food, Gifts and More, and Huntsville’s Little German Band.

The event is free and open to the public. There will be plenty of authentic German foods, German beer, and fun games and events. There will be events all throughout the day starting at 11 am with the Firkin Tapping Ceremony and ending at 6 pm with the German Spelling Bee. 

During our social hour, the following events will take place:

1:00 pm – Stein Hoist #1 – Think you’re good at holding your booze? Show up early and sign up for your chance to take home the glory.

2:00 pm – Huntsville’s Little German Band – Get ready to oompah your roompa with authentic German music!

3:00 pm – Stein Hoist Heat #2 

Please dress comfortably. Feel free to dust off your lederhosen or dirndl if you have either. 

Here is what Ghost Train Brewing Co. has in store for their first Oktoberfest:

https://ghosttrainbrewing.com/coming_up/oktoberfest/

Make sure to register (free) so we can let you know the day before how to find the group. Hope to see you in Birmingham for Oktoberfest. Please note everyone can attend the Oktoberfest no matter what age at anytime on their own. 

REGISTER HERE!!! 

The Young Professionals group is under the AlabamaGermany Partnership umbrella. Its members are interns, co-op or employees of either an Alabama-Germany company or institution. The age requirement is 17 to 39. This also includes college students, grad students studying German language, international business, science and engineering. The group will promote international education, individual career development and promotion of Alabama-German companies and workforce development. Learn more about the group here. 
Nov
2
Thu
AGP Young Professionals Event at Brose Tuscaloosa @ Brose Tuscaloosa
Nov 2 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join the AGP Young Professionals (age 17 to 39) for German company visit:

Thursday, November 2, 2023

5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Brose Tuscaloosa, Inc.
Vance

The German comapny Brose will be opeing their doors to the AGP Young Professionals. This is a free event and an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about this industry (automotive supplier), their operations and career opportunities. 

Brose is the fourth-largest family-owned automotive supplier. Every second a new car worldwide is equipped with at least one Brose product. Including the joint venture Brose Sitech, the company employs around 32,000 people at 68 locations in 24 countries. With numerous patent applications per year, Brose is one of Germany’s most innovative companies. The core competence of Brose is the synthesis of mechanical, electrical, electronic and sensor systems. Their mechatronics expertise increases vehicle comfort, safety and efficiency.

More information & Registration

Nov
7
Tue
AGP Webinar 75th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift @ Zoom Webinar
Nov 7 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us for a presentation by Don Smith, recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift: 

Tuesday, November 7, 2023
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Zoom Webinar

The airlift started in June of 1948 and ended in May of 1949.  Much has been written and said about the American efforts in the Berlin Airlift.  Don Smith, author of Steinstuecken: A Little Pocket of Freedom will talk about the German (and especially West Berlin) contribution to the Western Allies’ efforts to break the Berlin Blockade.  What specific challenges did the people of West Berlin face, and how did they overcome those challenges?  What kinds of threats did West Berliners face from the Soviet forces that surrounded their city?  What did they do to help make the Airlift a success?  Who were the West Berlin heroes of the Airlift crisis?  This presentation will cover all those topics.
Nov
8
Wed
AGP Stammtisch in Birmingham @ Ghost Train Brewing Co
Nov 8 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Come join us for the last AGP “Stammtisch” this year:

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Ghost Train Brewery, Birmingham – PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION! 

Come out to network! This is a great opportunity for German expats to meet and for other German speaking/practicing to improve your German. Speaking German is encouraged but not required. We meet every month (every other month will be in Birmingham).

What does “Stammtisch” mean? A Stammtisch is an informal group meeting held on a regular basis, and also the usually large table around which the group meets. A Stammtisch is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly and casual get-together.