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South Koreans visit the Max Weber School to find out more about the dual system model

The visitors explored dual vocational education and training in Germany as an example to follow in their own country.

Cross-border training

The Saarland Ministry of Education and Culture, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Saarland Chamber of Crafts and Trades have agreed a cooperation under which, in future, not only the school-based element of vocational education and training is to be covered by relevant certification, but the cross-border, company-based part of the training is also to benefit.

Weekend school offers vocational education and training to Year 5 pupils

Learning about skilled trades companies and trying their hand at dog training - all this at the age of just 10 or 11.

Digitalisation requires constant adaptation of the training system

Commercial training managers from across Germany met in Hamburg to discuss the impacts of the digital transformation on all areas of vocational education and training. The event was hosted by the Coordination Office for Vocational Education and Training (KWB) in cooperation with the AGA employers' association.

Digital skilled trades: Federal President Steinmeier is impressed

The skilled trades are resolutely facing up to digitalisation. On his visit to Bayreuth, the Federal President appeared impressed by the ingenuity of the brewers, orthopaedic technicians, carpenters and vehicle mechanics.

Voluntary post with a great deal of responsibility

The Upper Franconia Chamber of Commerce and Industry recognises 68 of its examiners who have been performing their role for 10 years. Three experts from the district of Kronach are also present.

Two ladies shine

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry celebrate the next generation. Impressive performance by young skilled workers in training and continuing education.

Ceremony for graduates of the cross-border vocational education and training

Minister President Tobias Hans hosted a ceremony dedicated to cross-border vocational education and training.

Management assistants for e-commerce – a new training occupation from 1 August 2018

With the boom in the online trading of goods and services, the significance and scope of e-commerce is growing across all industries. New areas of activity and new organisational and business models are emerging. To meet the growing need for skilled workers in e-commerce a new commercial occupation has been created. The article highlights the background to the revision of the training regulations and describes the occupational profile.