News about VET from Germany

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EuroSkills – showcasing up-and-coming talent

The "EuroSkills" Championships will take place in Göteborg in Sweden from 1 to 4 December 2016. Half of the 22 young skilled workers representing Germany in 16 individual disciplines and three team competitions are from the craft trades sector. Hans Peter Wollseifer, President of the German Confederation of Skilled Crafts (ZDH), stated: "Our young skilled workers prove their great abilities to the customers they serve on a daily basis. We now wish them every success in the forthcoming competition."

Skilled Worker Development for Industry 4.0

The terms Industry 4.0 and Smart Factories signify a profound shift in the economy that will permanently change the world of work. Read an article by iMOVE how these requirements alter the methods used in the transfer of expertise in turn.

German Chamber of Commerce in China/Shanghai gives out first More than a Market Awards in four categories

German companies Krones, Merck, Bayer and the Handicapped Workshop Taicang received an award for their outstanding efforts in social engagement.

Energizing Relations

GERMANY can help the Kingdom in areas like renewable energy, industry and vocational training, according to German Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Boris Ruge.

A boost for Albania

Young women and men in Albania lack prospects. A German project is strengthening vocational education and training.

Attractive model

More and more Asian countries are introducing dual vocational education and training programmes.

Turning the Corner in Berlin

The finance chief of the city of Berlin said the German capital has turned the corner economically, and is poised to cut debt and unemployment over the next decade amid a new era of sustained economic growth.

Tackling smog: hybrid and all-electric vehicles in China 2.0

China's government has set itself a target of five million emission-free cars on the country's roads by 2020 in order to improve the quality of life in the country's smog-afflicted big cities.

Scholar from the USA pursuing research at the BIBB

Deeneaus Polk currently works at the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) as a German Chancellor Fellow. From November 2015 until December 2016, his work focuses on identifying best VET practices to transfer to Mississippi.