News about VET from Germany

At a press conference, four central German associations together with IG Metall have defined five steps policymakers can take to contend with the shortage of skilled workers. Their demands include an emergency programme.

Delegates at the 22nd Ordinary German Trade Union (DGB) Federal Congress have called for fundamental reform of continuing education and training in Germany including a right to continuing education and training.

The competition's success is a milestone in the development of skills training across Africa.

No time to lose – The European labour market is also being affected by the green and digital transition. The European Commission has therefore developed a series of programmes to equip European Union citizens for the challenges of the future labour market.

Training for qualified dental employees updated

By 2025, the newly founded European Battery Alliance Academy will provide initial training, retraining and further training for around 800,000 skilled workers to meet the demand for qualified personnel in the rapidly growing European battery value chain.

Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) launches initiative "Recognition Days" to mark anniversary.

Tearista and barista continuing education 

Leipzig University Hospital (UKL) has merged its vocational training and continuing education activities under one roof by establishing an academy for vocational training.