Many young people do not make the transition directly from school into vocational education and training. They should therefore be given specific support in the transition sector.
The shortage of skilled workers in technical and natural science occupations has almost doubled compared to 2021. The situation is particularly precarious in digitalisation occupations in eastern Germany.
To alleviate staff shortages in restaurants and hotels, Interior Minister Faeser wants to "bring good workers to Germany". FDP is even calling for a radical change in immigration policy.
"No future unless you go to college?" Experts and trainees in the USA and in Germany exchanged views on alternative VET models and pathways in a high-calibre webinar staged by the Urban Institute in conjunction with the "Skills Initiative" of the German Embassy.
The Mozambican State Secretary for Vocational Education and Training visited BIBB together with a seven-strong delegation in order to obtain greater familiarity with the VET system in Germany. Highly interesting specialist presentations and stimulating discussions provided new insights and impetuses on all sides.
