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iMOVE: Skilled Labour Helps Gaining Access to New Markets Worldwide

Read an article by iMOVE about skilled labour. The article was published in the Magazine "Germany - Partner of the World".

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The unique German dual training system is of excellent repute in many countries. Yet many details of how this efficient system works are not so well-known.

Cooperating as equals

Vocational education and higher education offer different, in part also competing educational pathways. Looking beyond the sometimes agitated debate about the competition between the two systems, what matters is building bridges. Because both sectors can learn from one another; in which case, vocational education must be a fully-fledged system, recognised as an educational phase of equal status.

Calling all skilled professionals - The German federal government concept

Skilled workers are sought-after in Germany. For this reason the federal government has made securing qualified professionals a goal of its policies and supports the selective immigration of foreign professionals.

How many academics does the country need?

Julian Nida-Rümelin fears for the future and quality both of the dual system vocational and academic education in Germany.

Training alliance: Overcoming obstacles so that refugees can work

The partners in the training alliance aim to do their bit to ensure that refugees can begin training or work as swiftly as possible. At a meeting, stakeholders have specified what support they need. "We are acting now," said Federal Education Minister Johanna Wanka.

Becoming a master craftsman with government support in Germany

Well-trained employees are a competitive advantage for businesses. Advanced training helps to keep vocational qualification levels up-to-date, safeguards jobs and improves career prospects.

Apprenticeship training in Germany remains investment-focused

Results of BIBB Cost-Benefit Survey 2012/13

Germany - Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) praises 'assisted vocational training'

The German employment agency plans to introduce an instrument of 'assisted vocational training' in its initiative Betriebliche Ausbildung hat Vorfahrt (in-company training comes first).