120 young people are currently training in the aircraft factory. With the 'baby boomer' generations retiring, new skilled workers will be needed in the future.
A ceremony has taken place to mark the opening of Port Harcourt Technical and Vocational Centre (PHTVC) in Nigeria Training will be provided here for 120 pupils in four occupations.
Increasing numbers people with higher education entrance qualifications are opting for dual education and training - and encouragingly also in the skilled crafts sector.
Despite claims to the contrary, the EU commission does not want to abolish the German master craftsman certificate. The occupational access requirements remain under national jurisdiction.
Industry is increasingly automated. However, it will not operate entirely without people. Electronics technicians for automation technology are responsible for the production systems.
