News about VET from Germany

The Trier Chamber of Crafts and Trade's (HWK) "skilled trades campus" was officially opened as part of the "Fascination of Skilled Trades" week. 

The shortage of skilled workers in technical and natural science occupations has almost doubled compared to 2021. The situation is particularly precarious in digitalisation occupations in eastern Germany. 

To alleviate staff shortages in restaurants and hotels, Interior Minister Faeser wants to "bring good workers to Germany". FDP is even calling for a radical change in immigration policy.

"No future unless you go to college?" Experts and trainees in the USA and in Germany exchanged views on alternative VET models and pathways in a high-calibre webinar staged by the Urban Institute in conjunction with the "Skills Initiative" of the German Embassy.

Addressing the challenge of NEETS in the European Union (EU) and beyond

This year, 61 international skill competitions will take place across Europe, North America, and East Asia from September to November 2022.

The Mozambican State Secretary for Vocational Education and Training visited BIBB together with a seven-strong delegation in order to obtain greater familiarity with the VET system in Germany. Highly interesting specialist presentations and stimulating discussions provided new insights and impetuses on all sides.

A digital agency, an IT service provider, an automotive supplier, and a music centre – these are the winners of this year's Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) training prize awarded in Berlin.

The digital transition requires new content and methods in vocational education and training.