News about VET from Germany

We provide the latest news about vocational training from Germany and international collaboration with German partners.

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Learning for the Jobs of Tomorrow

International Finance Corporation of the World Bank Group (IFC) is supporting innovative education models that can create opportunities for young adults in the nations that need them most.

Practical experience and individual support ease the way into training for refugees

Results of the migration study by the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) and the Federal Employment Agency (BA)

Skills shortage impedes German exports

Global economic growth for the German industry is robust overall, despite global crises and trade policy challenges. After a slight slowdown in autumn 2017, German companies abroad are generally optimistic about the global economy.

What is Germany's dual education system — and why do other countries want it?

The German economy is powered by products sold the world over. The strength of Europe's powerhouse depends on outbound shipments. We take a look at one of its latest exports and reveal the secrets behind its success.

Strategies for the training of persons with little or no educational background

Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) analysis of wbmonitor results provides impetus

Learning in the Spanish sunshine

Until now, not many apprentices in craft trades have done work experience abroad. But trainee dental technician Thomas König completed a placement in the Spanish city of Malaga and gives a glowing report. His boss Dörte Thie would like more apprentices to help export the German training system to the rest of the world.

Making agricultural careers more attractive: what do trainees want?

Competition on the jobs market is tough – but all is not lost for the agricultural professions. Provided, that is, that young people's needs are taken into consideration and that there is a willingness to rethink wage levels.

Education project in South Africa: funding promise for training vocational school teachers

Trainme is a project run by the Industry-wide Training Centre of East Bavaria (ÜBZO) to train and continually educate South African vocational school teachers, and funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) to the tune of 393,647 Euro altogether.