News about VET from Germany

The newly created support and mentoring area was the first stop for Peter Weiß on his visit to the Lahrer workshops. The member of the German parliament pays a visit to the Johannes-Diakonie social welfare organisation at least once a year to find out about the latest developments, such as how, for example, the organisation is incorporating the Federal Participation Act for supporting people with a disability.

In the Main-Franconian workshops, people with disabilities are able to complete "light" dual training. This provides them with improved opportunities in the labour market following their workshop activity.

Vocational education and training is growing in popularity for those with the higher education entrance qualification. This is what the figures show for the start of training in 2019 as well as for previous years according to information from the Hochrhein-Bodensee Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK).

"5-star" continuing education and training: Germany's best provider of continuing vocational education and training is based in the Regensburg region. The magazine "Stern" awarded the Eckert Schools top marks in all assessment criteria, naming it Germany's "best provider of vocational education and training".

Five spots on the podium as well as 19 medallions for excellence: Vocational education and training in Germany is at world championship level. At this year's WorldSkills Competition, the German team significantly improved upon last year's results.

Minister Wissing meets trainee hearing aid acousticians.

The State government is collaborating with German institutions to utilise their cutting edge technololgy for development of the manufacturing sector through skill development.

A new iMOVE brochure highlights eight success stories of train-the-trainer solutions, realized in a joint effort by German and international partners. It depicts how lifelong learning is now a reality, not just for students and apprentices but also for trainers.

New recognition figures reflect huge interest in skilled worker immigration - strong growth in nursing occupations