News about VET from Germany

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.

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.

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.

Despite progress in education and employment policies, young women across the EU remain disproportionately affected by labour market downturns. While the overall NEET rate has declined considerably since 2021, the gender gap persists.