News about VET from Germany

The Saarland Ministry of Education and Culture, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Saarland Chamber of Crafts and Trades have agreed a cooperation under which, in future, not only the school-based element of vocational education and training is to be covered by relevant certification, but the cross-border, company-based part of the training is also to benefit.

Learning about skilled trades companies and trying their hand at dog training - all this at the age of just 10 or 11.

Commercial training managers from across Germany met in Hamburg to discuss the impacts of the digital transformation on all areas of vocational education and training. The event was hosted by the Coordination Office for Vocational Education and Training (KWB) in cooperation with the AGA employers' association.

The skilled trades are resolutely facing up to digitalisation. On his visit to Bayreuth, the Federal President appeared impressed by the ingenuity of the brewers, orthopaedic technicians, carpenters and vehicle mechanics.

The Upper Franconia Chamber of Commerce and Industry recognises 68 of its examiners who have been performing their role for 10 years. Three experts from the district of Kronach are also present.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry celebrate the next generation. Impressive performance by young skilled workers in training and continuing education.

Minister President Tobias Hans hosted a ceremony dedicated to cross-border vocational education and training.

With the boom in the online trading of goods and services, the significance and scope of e-commerce is growing across all industries. New areas of activity and new organisational and business models are emerging. To meet the growing need for skilled workers in e-commerce a new commercial occupation has been created. The article highlights the background to the revision of the training regulations and describes the occupational profile.

There are excellent opportunities for well-trained, qualified professionals in the German labour market. The most sought-after jobs and valuable tips for foreign applicants. Lots of German companies are looking for engineers and technicians.