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Shortage of young skilled workers

Although large numbers of young people in Bavaria began their vocational education and training a few days ago, two members of the Federal State Parliament have pointed out that the number of vacant training places is expected to be well over 15,000. Now Alfred Sauter and Dr. Hans Reichhart are both seeking to take effective counteraction.

Strengthening pedagogical training of training staff

The two-day conference held on 4 and 5 September 2017 with international experts from ministries, institutions and VET practice focused on pilot projects for the pedagogical continuing training of training personnel in companies from Portugal, Italy and Greece.

Learning to use media in training

BIBB analysis and checklists of media competency.

Zypries: "The craft trades sector offers unparalleled career opportunities"

"Day of the Craft Trades" took place on 16 September 2017 under the motto of "Ability knows no barriers".

Plant mechanic Lukas Heyn - in the running for gold

Lukas Heyn, a plant mechanic for sanitary, heating and air conditioning systems from Hartenstein in the Ore Mountains, is one of Germany's main gold medal hopes at this year's WorldSkills Competition to be hosted in Abu Dhabi in October.

Security and good working conditions rather than a smartphone

Young people's preferences regarding their company providing Training.

Increasing shortage of nursing and healthcare staff

BIBB analysis in the specialist journal BWP shows possible compensatory mechanisms.

Broadened horizons

Chinese teenagers experience impressive German vocational education on study tour.

Work-based learning as a pathway to competence-based education

International researchers meet at BIBB to discuss research and implementation strategies.