News about VET from Germany

The Mozambican State Secretary for Vocational Education and Training visited BIBB together with a seven-strong delegation in order to obtain greater familiarity with the VET system in Germany. Highly interesting specialist presentations and stimulating discussions provided new insights and impetuses on all sides.

A digital agency, an IT service provider, an automotive supplier, and a music centre – these are the winners of this year's Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) training prize awarded in Berlin.

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