News about VET from Germany

The majority of companies in mechanical and plant engineering are again planning personnel increases. The situation is improved for young trainees as the offer of training and dual degrees is to be expanded. By contrast, companies are threatened by staff shortages which may end up restricting innovation.

From June to October 2021, partners involved in the Alliance for Initial and Continuing Training are promoting dual training. The goal is for as many young people as possible to be able to start their career in a company despite coronavirus.

Over 700 skilled trades people each year complete continuing vocational education and training with the Lower Franconia Chamber of Crafts and Trades as master craftspersons or certified business economists under the Crafts and Trades Regulation Code. 

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Germany's dual training system is also on offer abroad, for example at the FEDA Madrid vocational school, Spain. Let us introduce you to it.

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During the pandemic, in-person training had to be converted into digital continuing training offers in the shortest time possible. The silver lining to emerge from this difficult situation is now the huge rise in the acceptance of e-learning.

Modern vocational schools are important for tomorrow's skilled workers, says Söder at the official opening of the new state vocational school building.