News about VET from Germany

Amid European challenges, the Nordic countries and Germany are turning to adult education, short-term courses and micro-credentials for solutions. A closer look at the countries reveals differences and areas for improvement.

Europe faces significant demographic shifts, while rapid digitalisation and the green transition are reshaping industries and societies, creating both challenges and opportunities in the labour market. To ensure a resilient and competitive economy, the European Union (EU) must invest in equipping its workforce with future-proof skills.

Elena Wipfler from the German-Chilean Chamber of Commerce and Industry explains how, in her role as a "skills expert", she has built up trust in the German training model.

Silvia Annen explains why the German model of dual vocational training is gaining traction in the United States and Canada, even if it still faces some scepticism.

Success thanks to modern agriculture: farmers receive further training at the German-Zambian Agricultural Knowledge and Training Centre.

With its one million mainly small and medium-sized companies and approximately 5.7 million employees, Skilled Crafts are at the heart of the Germans economy.

The high value placed on apprenticeships in Germany is reflected in yet another significant increase in apprenticeship remuneration for 2024, following a continuous rise in previous years. Particularly companies in sectors experiencing a shortage of applicants, have increased apprentice salaries to attract more young talent.

The European Union needs skilled people to respond to new challenges and stay competitive. But as job requirements change, many workers struggle to keep up and businesses cannot find the right talent.

Germany's dual apprenticeship model is recognized as one of the world’s most effective workforce development programs.