News about VET from Germany

Federal President Steinmeier trip strengthened political relations with the countries, deepened economic cooperation and promoted exchange in the field of education and skilled workers.

International cooperation is key to developing high-quality vocational education and training (VET). Yet identifying the right partner can often be time-consuming and difficult.

Nigeria is in the middle of a green economic transition. Preparing the vocational education and training (VET) system to meet this demand, experts from the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) trained the first cohort of Green Skills Trainers in Lagos as part of the GIZ Skills and Youth Employment (SKYE) project in Nigeria.

Germany and Uzbekistan intend to further expand their cooperation in VET. With the signing of a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDoI) in Berlin on June 11, the Uzbek Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation (MHESI) and the German Federal Ministry of Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMBFSFJ) have established a common framework for future collaboration.

As Kenya and Germany mark 63 years of diplomatic relations, renewed attention is being directed toward expanding opportunities for Kenyan professionals seeking employment, education, and training abroad.

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.