News about VET from Germany

The digital transition requires new content and methods in vocational education and training.

"Immigrants must not be second-class employees"

The Cornelsen "Environment and Sustainability" special award will now recognise projects, teachers and school leadership teams which demonstrate a particular commitment to sustainability and climate protection in schools.

The federal state initiative “Kein Abschluss ohne Anschluss” [“no dead-end qualifications”] supports pupils from 8th grade onwards in making the transition from school to career.

BMBF funding project implemented by BIBB at Trier Chamber of Crafts and Trades – “Summer of Vocational education and training” is launched.

Ten initiatives, educational institutions and municipalities from eight German states are recognised.

New training regulations for inland shipping 

Training for railway workers specialising in operational train driving and transport updated

Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) honours 60 graduates