News about VET from Germany

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Launching the European Battery Academy to reskill thousands of industry workers

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is pleased to announce the launch of the European Battery Alliance Academy with a budget of EUR 10 million at the annual ministerial meeting of the European Battery Alliance (EBA).  

Costa Rica launches dual vocational education and training

A total of eight companies, three vocational schools and 34 trainees are involved in the first dual training courses in Costa Rica, which has been officially launched now. The significance of this step for young people, for the companies and for the country was highlighted at two opening ceremonies.

Skilled workers up for deployment in Germany

The Philippine and German governments are negotiating two new labor agreements which will open doors for Filipino workers in other skills categories, aside from nurses.

Tech-based Vocational Learning Evolves with the Times

EdTech - the intersection of technology and training - is rapidly transforming education around the world, and one specific area is poised to take off in emerging markets: vocational training. 

USAG Ansbach introduces unique German dual vocational training program with the first two 'Azubis'

September 2022 will be the first time in the history of the U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Ansbach that host nation school graduates will get the opportunity to undergo a dual vocational training program, called "Duale Ausbildung," which translates to apprenticeship here.

Dual training success model

WorldSkills Germany receives certificate for outstanding training services

Further expanding of education and training partnership between Bavaria and the USA

Minister for Culture Piazolo met with Timothy Liston, United States Consul General in Munich.

Dual vocational education and training project between Lower Saxony and Spain is launched

Honé and Willamowius welcome prospects for 13 Andalusian trainees

Orientation for training and career

Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) and Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) present Berufenavi.de – an innovative vocational orientation programme.