News about VET from Germany

Whenever the quality of "Made in Germany" is praised, people always conjure up the spirit of the German engineer. When did this spirit come about? What are its main characteristics? Is such a spirit unique the world over? Zhang Danhong pursues answers to these questions.

Young international software developers compete in Neubrandenburg

BIBB study emphasises the significance of social recognition.

Second staging of the "Championnat du Chocolat à Coblence" at Koblenz Palace - extraordinary entries

Every year, just over 50,000 young people with disabilities leave school in Germany to embark upon their professional journey.

The German craft trades sector enjoys international recognition and a worldwide presence. Its spirit of innovation, passion, and reliable all-round service fires the enthusiasm of customers across the globe.

The not-for-profit Lichtenau Centre for Vocational Education and Training and the charitable organisation LeQua have entered into a close cooperation agreement with the Penta Hotel Group. The aim is to bring about a further improvement in the vocational training and integration of people who require support.

This year's Indonesian Government programme "Sending a thousand teachers abroad for advanced scientific training" has dispatched participants to Japan, Australia, France and other destinations including the Saarland. Indonesia's Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs Muhadjir Effend chose around 1,000 of the country's most capable experts to deepen their technical expertise in this way.

Auma Obama (59), the half-sister of the former US President Barack Obama, recently met up with Germany's First Lady Elke Büdenbender (57) in Berlin.