News about VET from Germany

"From trainer to trainer..." - In order to learn from each other, direct dialogue is often the best. This was the experience of Enrique Mejia Cespedes from the Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje Costa Rica. With the support of GOVET, he realised an exchange of trainers at the Schlosshotel Gedern.

In December 2023, the European Training Foundation (ETF) brought together around 50 delegates from across the Western Balkans and the European Union (EU) for a three-day conference in Skopje: "Skilling Up the Western Balkan Agri-Food Sector".

From September 4, 2023 the new address will be: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 114 - 116, 53113 Bonn. Particularly in the first few days after the move, there may be some considerable restrictions on our services and communication.

Hubert Aiwanger wants to put an end to the unequal treatment of academic and vocational education and training. 

"Vocational education and training are an incredible springboard"

In light of the 60th anniversary of the Elysée Treaty, five Franco-German VET stakeholders are renewing their commitment to dual training which, for young people on both sides of the Rhine, is opening up attractive opportunities to help ensure their professional success.

Seven years after fleeing Syria, 20-year-old journeyman Mohammed Nader Salam finishes third at the national screed laying finals.

Girls and women are challenging stereotypes in the craft trades. They are removing prejudice by completing training in a "typical male" craft trade occupation. Take 19-year-old Marit Westphal for instance.

VR goggles to help learners with careers guidance and provide continuing education and training.