News about VET from Germany

Talentsbridge Namibia, a groundbreaking initiative between Namibia and Germany was officially launched in the end of February 2026, marking a significant step toward addressing two critical socioeconomic challenges: Namibia's high youth unemployment rate and Germany's increasing shortage of skilled workers.

Cambodia and Germany have committed to bolstering bilateral cooperation in labour, social security and vocational training following high-level talks held on the sidelines of an international summit in Paris.

Skilled workforce, research, infrastructure: Germany attracts investors with its many strengths, stresses Julia Braune, CEO of Germany Trade & Invest.

CIFAL Dakar strengthens vocational training ties in Siegen, Germany. A visit by Mayor Fall and CIFAL leaders links Dakar, Senegal, to Germany's dual education model which could be a basis to boost youth employability in Dakar.

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) marked its 5th Ausbildung Graduation Ceremony, celebrating 65 trainees and highlighting the growing success of industry-led vocational education in South Korea.

In Dragash/Dragaš, 50 community members, 20 women and 30 young jobseekers, are gaining new opportunities to access the labour market through targeted training and support measures. The initiative focuses on equipping participants from Albanian, Gorani, and Bosniak communities with practical skills in sustainable textile production and IT, aligned with current market needs.

The agreement with ITS Academy and the German-Italian Chamber of Commerce led to the employment of over 550 apprentices and over 630 trained company tutors.

The German Dual Vocational Training model is delivering strong workforce outcomes in Malaysia, with 80% of graduates securing full-time employment and half promoted within a short period, according to the latest industry survey.

Sustainable recycling strengthened: Tunisia and Senegal focus on knowledge transfer and networking to strengthen the plastics recycling sector in the long term.