News about VET from Germany

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Cooperation across boundaries for technical issues

What is necessary in order to develop eLearning solutions for the automotive trades? In 2011, the Dr.-Ing. Paul Christiani GmbH & Co. KG, a company providing technical training content, installed a platform: It contains twelve modules, which on the one part convey basic knowledge as regards motor control systems or vehicle lighting, yet also include other topics, such as hybrid technology.

European Commission presents new Rethinking Education strategy

The youth unemployment rate is close to 23 per cent across the European Union – yet at the same time there are more than 2 million vacancies that cannot be filled. Europe needs a radical rethink on how education and training systems can deliver the skills needed by the labour market.

Scholarships for vocational training graduates with outstanding performance

In 2012, more than 2,500 graduates have passed their skilled tradesman examinations at the Schwerin Chamber of Industry and Commerce, covering 128 vocational education and training occupations. Many of them performed well or very well. They are eligible for a three-year scholarship.

WJD and premier league ice hockey launch cooperation

Under the motto "1.000 Chancen für benachteiligte Jugendliche" (1,000 opportunities for disadvantaged youths), the Wirtschaftsjunioren Deutschland (WJD - German Young Entrepreneurs) have entered into a cooperation agreement with the German Ice Hockey League.

iMOVE now available as a mobile version for on the go

Starting now, the iMOVE portal is also available in a mobile version. The mobile version is specially configured for Smartphones, mobile phones, tablets and other mobile devices.

Concern regarding the dual vocational training system

The German dual vocational training system is held in high regard not only in Europe but worldwide. Yet in its country of origin this form of vocational training and education battles with problems such as cancellation of many hours of lessons at the vocational schools and the general trend towards university education.

German Training Award for Akademie für Führungskräfte

The Akademie für Führungskräfte, a member of the iMOVE Provider database, has been awarded the International German Training Award by the Berufsverband für Trainer, Berater und Coaches in the category "Sales, Distribution, Customer Orientation & Marketing".

First vocational grammar school with focus on "renewable energies" in Schleswig-Holstein

"Once again, the innovative orientation of the vocational education and training centre at the Kiel Canal illustrates how closely the vocational education and training system follows the social and economic developments of our time."

Vocational training and education without limits

In the eyes of Olaf Koch, Chairman of the Board at Metro AG, the corporation's investment in the field of education and continuing education is a "challenge".