News about VET from Germany

We provide the latest news about vocational training from Germany and international collaboration with German partners.

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Monitoring progress: key developments in national VET implementation

Strengthening the attractiveness of Vocational Education and Training (VET) and making it an inspiring choice for learners and workers is among the European Unions (EU) top priorities. This objective aims to reduce skills shortages, better match skills to labour market needs, and ensure that individuals acquire the competences necessary to thrive in both the workplace and society.

Former Federal President of Germany Christian Wulff Visits AmaliTech in Ghana

On January 8, 2025, former Federal President of Germany, Christian Wulff, visited a Ghanaian branche of the German company AmaliTech. AmaliTech is a partner of the UN initiative "Decent Jobs for Youth," with a pledge to train more than 3,000 individuals in Ghana and Rwanda by the end of 2025 and create at least 1,000 jobs.

A future in a skilled craft or trade

Interested in a craft apprenticeship in Germany? Here are four facts in favour of the idea.

Women in industrial professions in Brazil

Interview on the occasion of International Women's Day: How are women represented in typically male professions in brazil? Do they need special support? Felipe Morgado reports on the work of the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) partner institution SENAI.

Framing a global TVET agenda

The 2024 Bridging Event for Africa took place within the framework of the African Union Year of Education 2024. It was integrated in the African Union's Africa Skills Week, hosted by the Republic of Ghana, with a focus on the theme 'Skills and Jobs for the 21st Century: Quality Skills Development for Sustainable Employability in Africa'.

Profile of an occupation – custom tailor

Custom tailoring combines creative dexterity, traditional techniques and modern manufacturing. Custom tailors create haute couture and theatre costumes for private clients and stage performances. This occupational profile provides training figures for this profession.

Sino-German Partnership Reaches New Heights

Comprehensive, strategic educational cooperation between Lishui Vocational & Technical College and Eckert Schools International.

New publication on sustainability in vocational education and training

In cooperation with international partners GOVET has produced a publication on the topic of sustainability in vocational education. What role does the topic play at a political level? How can sustainability be considered in the vocational practice? What best practices are there from other countries?

New opportunities for Indian skilled workers

Germany wants to expand relations with India. This includes making it easier for Indians wishing to work in Germany to obtain a visa.