News about VET from Germany

With the new Nursing Professions Act at the start of 2020, the foundations were laid for future-proof and high-quality training in nursing.

New framework agreement raises quality standards in vocational education and training

Here's how sustainable the skilled trades are

Six arguments in favour of dual training

The skilled trades in North Rhine-Westphalia dispute the findings of a study identifying a deterioration in company-based training provision in the skilled trades for lower and intermediate-level secondary school leavers.

BIBB President Esser: "Periods abroad increase the attractiveness of dual vocational education and training"

The bakery trade is taking a critical look at training. A survey among trainees reveals that careers guidance needs improving and aspiring skilled workers need to be treated with greater respect.

As far as possible, skills acquired at work, at university or in other contexts should be easily credited or recognised when switching fields, university or moving between study and the world of work. This is the intention of recommendations approved by the general assembly of the German Rector's Conference (HRK) in Leipzig.

Launch of MIKA CAMPUS – VET concept develops media and IT skills of trainers