News about VET from Germany

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EU focuses on professional qualifications to support the green transition

No time to lose – The European labour market is also being affected by the green and digital transition. The European Commission has therefore developed a series of programmes to equip European Union citizens for the challenges of the future labour market.

Time for a check-up

Training for qualified dental employees updated

European Battery Academy: 10 million euros for the retraining of industry specialists

By 2025, the newly founded European Battery Alliance Academy will provide initial training, retraining and further training for around 800,000 skilled workers to meet the demand for qualified personnel in the rapidly growing European battery value chain.

Ten years of the Recognition Act – an opportunity for integration and for ensuring the supply of skilled workers

Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) launches initiative "Recognition Days" to mark anniversary.

Dallmayr Academy & DHA

Tearista and barista continuing education 

Leipzig University Hospital establishes academy for vocational training

Leipzig University Hospital (UKL) has merged its vocational training and continuing education activities under one roof by establishing an academy for vocational training.

Kretschmann meets skilled craft trainees

More support for training and continuing education

Seven new occupations – a sector full of opportunity

Training occupations updated in the hotel and hospitality services industry

German machine tool industry anticipates increase in production

The German machine tool industry is optimistic about 2022. The sector has been experiencing a strong upturn since last year.