Deeneaus Polk currently works at the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) as a German Chancellor Fellow. From November 2015 until December 2016, his work focuses on identifying best VET practices to transfer to Mississippi.
Every end can be a new beginning. This especially applies to young adults who prematurely terminate a course of higher education study in Germany. The latest figures show that the drop-out rate amongst those pursuing a Bachelor's degree is as high as 28 in 100. Taking such a step is not easy because it is often perceived as failure. Nevertheless, it may also open up new prospects and thus represent an opportunity for the young people themselves, for companies and for the dual system.
MoU is in the field of production and distribution of advanced and high quality training systems related to technical, vocational and advanced education, as well as the projects for developing training systems for the basic technologies in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, telecommunication and automotive fields. This is in addition to experimental systems of practical applications, systems of learning, blended learning and labs infrastructure for these technologies.
At the end of January 2016, representatives from the Indian Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), iMOVE and the Occupational Training Organisation of the Construction Industry in Saxony (BFW) formed a management group to support the establishment of two Advanced Training Institutes (ATI's) for energy efficient construction in India.
Part-time jobs are a good opportunity to achieve a work-life balance. Although this is a view to which experts, employers and employees would probably all subscribe, at least in terms of everyday working life, part-time training is an option which is very infrequently used. And yet there are many young people who could benefit.
The western "shop window" of the Digital Craft Trades Centre of Excellence has been opened under the umbrella of the Chamber of Crafts and Trades Centre of Excellence for Design, Production and Communication.
Experts believe that the German labour market can accommodate 350,000 refugees per year. But how can integration be achieved in specific terms? The German Confederation of Skilled Crafts has now presented a special training programme which aims to make refugees ready for training.
Low-skilled workers who undertake continuing vocational training will soon be rewarded with a bonus. Successful completion of interim and final examinations will attract payments of €1,000 and €1,500 respectively. Grants are available to workers at small and medium-sized companies who pursue continuing training outside working hours.
