News about VET from Germany

Federal Ministry of Education launches information campaign to strengthen vocational education and training

The new training year is commencing — during the coronavirus pandemic. Nevertheless, despite this challenging period for companies and for trainees, dual training remains attractive. What is the current situation in the training market? Is it still worth applying? 

Federal government, federal states, employers and trade unions adopt joint minimum standards for all training occupations

Three new training regulations for chemical, biological, and paint laboratory technicians.

Cabinet approves federal programme "Safeguard vocational training places"

The demand for domestic skilled workers on farms specialising in rural tourism, direct marketing, gastronomy and other agricultural service specialisms is constantly increasing.

Federal Education Minister Anja Karliczek came together with her European counterparts for an informal meeting. What was on the agenda? What objectives is Germany pursuing during its Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the education sector? Here is an overview of important FAQs.

Besides recruiting skilled workers via the external labour market, internal training is the key way for a company to meet its demand for skilled workers.

Digitalization is changing our everyday work lives and occupations. It has introduced new processes and shifting requirements to the world of work such as Big Data, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, drones and computer-aided tools. 

There is huge uncertainty among trainees and applicants. Some worry about their qualifications, others that the training market will take a hit. The coronavirus crisis has made it harder for companies and young people to come together.

Vocational education and training (VET) is more than just a worthwhile alternative to academic study. From this autumn, there will be proof of this in the new Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK) training centre in Dillingen, Germany.

Online meetings, webinars, interactive worksheets, creating teaching videos and always being on hand to support students with routine technical difficulties – teachers of vocational education and training (VET) have demonstrated their edutainment qualities in the coronavirus crisis.