News about VET from Germany

German Trade Union Federation publishes report on "VET in the USA: structures and challenges from a trade union perspective" which is now available free-of-charge in the BIBB's VET Repository in German and English. The publication was discussed in February 2020 with the US delegation from the state of Wisconsin.

Loubna Gilani started her career as a trainee. A story of how curiosity and passion become a career.

The British want to develop a "world-class" training system in line with the German model.

Supporting a sustainable future – because today we care!

Federal Ministry of Education launches information campaign to strengthen vocational education and training

The new training year is commencing — during the coronavirus pandemic. Nevertheless, despite this challenging period for companies and for trainees, dual training remains attractive. What is the current situation in the training market? Is it still worth applying? 

Federal government, federal states, employers and trade unions adopt joint minimum standards for all training occupations

Three new training regulations for chemical, biological, and paint laboratory technicians.

Cabinet approves federal programme "Safeguard vocational training places"

The demand for domestic skilled workers on farms specialising in rural tourism, direct marketing, gastronomy and other agricultural service specialisms is constantly increasing.

Federal Education Minister Anja Karliczek came together with her European counterparts for an informal meeting. What was on the agenda? What objectives is Germany pursuing during its Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the education sector? Here is an overview of important FAQs.

Besides recruiting skilled workers via the external labour market, internal training is the key way for a company to meet its demand for skilled workers.