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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.

If there are problems with training, trainees can find help here

For some trainees everything runs smoothly when they start training. Vocational school, the boss and colleagues are all fantastic. However problems do occur now and again. It may be the case, for example, that this is the wrong occupation. What then?

Don't just look at formal vocational qualifications

The Employment Agency provides work. But to what extent does life and job experience benefit when starting a new job?

Master's level vocational education and training

177 successful graduates of professional development training from the Lower Franconia Chamber of Crafts and Trades (HWK) have earned diplomas. The Chamber announced that 36 of them were also awarded the Bavarian state government's master craftsman prize.

District cooperative looks back over 10 years of successful work

Preparing young people with disabilities for working life

CDU educational policy makers adopt a concept for professional education and training

The National Education, Research and Innovation Committee of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has drawn up proposals for how vocational education and training could be structured in the light of the impending skilled worker shortage.

Six girls enter a male training domain

Six girls have the same occupational goal – to qualify as a plant mechanic for sanitary, heating and air conditioning systems. Two have already celebrated successful completion of the journeyman examination.

UNESCO Global Action Programme: Award for outstanding education for sustainable development

At the first national education for sustainable development (ESD) agenda conference Joanna Wanka, Federal Education Minister, and Metze-Mangold, President of the German Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), recognized outstanding municipalities, learning locations and networks.