News about VET from Germany

Commissioners Schmit and Breton have officially launched the Pact for Skills, a central element of the European Skills Agenda. They have also announced the first European skills partnerships in key industrial ecosystems – automotive, microelectronics, and aerospace and defence industries.

The European Parliament agreed on a Commission proposal to continue the successful work in supporting unemployed people to find new jobs of the European Union (EU) Public Employment Services Network until 2027.

Patricia and Mathilde wanted to work abroad, while Christian had planned to take part in international music competitions. The coronavirus pandemic has forced them to change their plans. How are they coping?

Kenya exports 90 per cent of its rawhide.

BMW Group was one of the first companies in Mexico to implement the dual educational model since 2015

The European Commission adopted two initiatives that will strengthen the contribution of education and training to the EU's recovery from the coronavirus crisis, and help build a green and digital Europe.

800,000 people in Africa reached with over 100,000 registered users; digital learning enables Africa's youth to reach their personal potential.

The revised training aims to strengthen occupations in the electrical skilled trades and make them fit for the future. The creation of the new training occupation "Electronics technician for building systems integration" takes account of the requirements arising from digitalisation. The application process is now under way. This means training could be provided under the new regulation from 2021 onwards.

The company reports that it requires almost 1190 junior staff at all locations across Germany. Krefeld is one of these.

Glass blower, wood turner or bow maker – there are still very few trainees in some occupations, particularly in the craft trades. But is not the case that these occupations will soon disappear anyway? And should we not be looking elsewhere for training?

The Josef Seibel Group is about to open a new shoe factory named "Josef Seibel Africa". With an adjoining apprentice workshop, the factory in Ukunda, Kenya, was conceived by Carl-August Seibel as a modern form of long-term development aid.

Demand is increasing for skilled workers in the field of information and computer technologies (ICT), and information technology skills are welcomed as an additional qualification in an increasing number of non-technical occupations.