The skilled trades in North Rhine-Westphalia dispute the findings of a study identifying a deterioration in company-based training provision in the skilled trades for lower and intermediate-level secondary school leavers.
The bakery trade is taking a critical look at training. A survey among trainees reveals that careers guidance needs improving and aspiring skilled workers need to be treated with greater respect.
As far as possible, skills acquired at work, at university or in other contexts should be easily credited or recognised when switching fields, university or moving between study and the world of work. This is the intention of recommendations approved by the general assembly of the German Rector's Conference (HRK) in Leipzig.
The premium brand for fruit and vegetables, SanLucar works with public education and training centres in Tunisia to help young, talented individuals build a future in the agricultural sector.
