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German Adult Education Conference

Education and training provides the option of remaining

Vocational and higher education move on to the same level

Today, employees wishing to complete continuing education and training struggle to find their way through the many different course formats and qualifications

Master craftsmen celebration

263 new master craftsmen and women are recognized in Lower Franconia

Building German Skills in the Middle East

German training staff are becoming increasingly valued in the Middle East for their vocational education programmes. iMOVE staff members Silvia Niediek and Kristine Schinkmann explain how the synergy is working out well for all concerned. Read an interview conducted by the zenith magazine.

Building bridges in the primary labour market

Standardised certificates make it easier for people with disabilities to find work

The Berlin Chamber of Industry and Commerce build bridges for improved education and training

From a career route app to a research container, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) provides €15 million to fund qualification projects for young people

Wanka: Business must do more for refugee training

Ten thousand young refugees should be made ready for the German labour market by means of vocational education and training. The Minister for Education is pleased that some activity is already under way in the skilled crafts. However, Wanka also addresses the problems.

45 Omani students awarded with training certificates at GUtech

Under the auspices of Her Excellency Dr. Muna Bint Salim Al Jardani, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Manpower, 45 Omani students from the Duqm Training Initiative (DTI) were awarded with training certificates at the campus of the German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech). The majority of the trainee graduates were females.

Gabriel: "Make it in Germany" has its ten millionth visitor

The online platform "Make it in Germany", for people interested in migrating to Germany, has been a complete success. 10 million visitors - 90 per cent of which are from abroad - have already made enquiries on this welcome portal for living and working in Germany. The portal is funded by the Department for Economic Affairs.