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Montag, 7. August 2023

Examinations

The examination system is being altered by reforms and by digitalisation. The pressure to modernise is considerable. This issue sets out the current challenges and presents research results and approaches towards the further development of the examination system which have been adopted in practice.

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Dienstag, 4. April 2023

The QuBe project: models, modules, methods

A new publication by BIBB in cooperation with the Institute for Labour Market and Career Research (IAB) and the Institute of Economic Structures Research (GWS) presents assumptions, data and basic projections from the “Qualification and Occupational Projections" (QuBe project).

Erwerbstätige verschiedener Berufe
Dienstag, 25. Oktober 2022

It's getting scarce: results of the QuBe basic projection (7th wave)

The results of the 7th wave provide an overview of the expected development of the German labour market up to 2040. The economy is on a threshold. Many resources are becoming scarcer, particularly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

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LNG-Tanker und -Frachter als schwimmendes LNG-Lager und Importterminal im Hafen
Dienstag, 10. Mai 2022

Future import needs in a hydrogen-based transformation

Renewable electricity, green hydrogen and power-to-X products will replace fossil fuels in the future. Based on a meta-analysis, a new BIBB Discussion Paper forecasts future import needs for Germany in the event of a developed hydrogen economy.

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Freitag, 11. März 2022

Invasion of Ukraine: Implications for the labour market and the economy

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has extensive implications for Germany and the rest of the world. A new QuBe study shows how this will affect the German economy and labour market as well as areas of action that can mitigate the impending consequences.

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Freitag, 21. Januar 2022

The National Hydrogen Strategy and its implications for the labour market

On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the QuBe project is investigating the implications of the National Hydrogen Strategy for the German labour market. An initial report presents the current state of research on the labour market consequences of a hydrogen economy in Germany.

Mittwoch, 5. Januar 2022

"MoveOn" IV - Regional labour markets in the mobility system of tomorrow

A new study by the QuBe project shows the employment effects of a (mobility turnaround) up to 2040 from a regional perspective. The results are disaggregated to the level of 34 labour market regions. They can be found in a new IAB research report.

Dienstag, 25. Mai 2021

Labour market effects of a transformation to climate neutrality

On behalf of the Climate Neutrality Foundation, QuBe team determined the labour market effects of climate protection measures to achieve a 65% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030. According to the study, the path to a climate-neutral Germany has positive effects on the economy and labour market.

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Dienstag, 25. Mai 2021

Results of the forecast for a digitalised world of work available in the QuBe data portal

The results of the updated forecast for a digitalised world of work are now available on the QuBe data portal. In addition to supply and demand, which can be shown both by person and by working hours, the adjusted search durations are also available for download.

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Montag, 21. Juni 2021

"MoveOn" III - Mobility in the year 2040

Increasing mobility, digitalisation and climate protection targets require a transformation in the mobility system. The "MoveOn" III report models this regime change using a scenario analysis up to the year 2040. It shows specific changes on the German labour market.

Montag, 23. August 2021

Publication of QuBe basic projection dossiers on occupation

As part of the 6th wave of the BIBB-IAB Qualification and Occupational projections, dossiers on occupations for 36 main occupational groups have been compiled for the first time. Using various indicators, they illustrate the development of the individual occupations in the basic projection.

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Mittwoch, 3. November 2021

US economic programmes also stimulate growth in Germany

The USA are planning various Covid-19 economic stimulus and investment programmes with a total volume of more than 5 trillion euros. A new study by the QuBe project shows how the implementation of these programmes could affect the German economy and labour market.

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Freitag, 26. November 2021

Construction industry challenged by German federal government's coalition agreement

The coalition agreement challenges the construction industry with its goals in housing construction and climate protection. Analyses of the QuBe project show that the skilled workers required for implementation are currently not available. Therefore, specific measures are offered.

Montag, 5. Juli 2021

Virtual Conference on Employer Engagement

The international conference hosted by "Education and Employers" took place under the motto "Preparing Young People for the Future". BIBB Director of Research and Vice President, Prof. Hubert Ertl, analysed the role of employers in initial and continuing vocational education and training in Germany.

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Mittwoch, 4. November 2020

Strengthening and connecting VET research in Europe

At a virtual conference hosted by BIBB, representatives of national vocational education and training institutes and research facilities from 14 European countries spoke out in favour of further developing and strengthening VET research in Europe.

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Donnerstag, 25. Juni 2020

German and American vocational education experts exchange ideas on the impacts of COVID-19

Inspired by the international GOVET survey regarding the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on VET and the labour market, the US Department of Labor initiated a digital round table on this topic. BIBB Director of Research Prof. Hubert Ertl opened this first well-founded exchange of expertise.

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Mittwoch, 6. November 2019

US shows increasing interest in dual training

Following an invitation from the German Embassy, Prof. Ertl last week participated as an expert as regards the dual VET system in high-level events taking place in Boston and in Washington DC. The background is a legislative initiative to introduce Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs.

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Donnerstag, 31. Oktober 2019

Four out of five young people are being trained in their desired occupation

The vast majority (83%) of applicants able to find a company-based training position are receiving training in their desired occupation or in one of their desired occupations. These are the findings of the representative BA/BIBB applicant survey.

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Montag, 25. März 2019

Why occupations are not chosen

Even if an occupation reflects the activities in which they are interested, many young people will still tend to drop it during the career choice process if insufficient social recognition appears to be on offer. This is the main outcome to emerge from a study conducted by the BIBB.

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Dienstag, 19. Februar 2019

Occupational advancement with VET—men at a clear advantage

Around eleven percent of skilled workers in Germany who have completed dual VET carry out higher level tasks for which a higher qualification is typically required. Men have a clear advantage over women, as the new issue of BIBB REPORT shows.

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Freitag, 30. November 2018

BWP 6/2018: Dialogue between research, policy making and practice

Stakeholders from academic research, policy making and practice all have an equal role to play in the shaping of vocational education and training. Yet how can dialogue produce sustainable concepts and solutions given the differing logical approaches and interests involved?

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Dienstag, 20. November 2018

Professor Ertl delivers inaugural lecture at Paderborn University

Following his appointment last year as Professor of Vocational Education and Research at Paderborn University, BIBB Research Director Prof. Ertl has now delivered an inaugural lecture entitled “Vocational education and training research in the age of digital transformation”.

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Dienstag, 20. November 2018

The 2035 labour market: Population growth with low unemployment

An increase in the population, hostorically low unemployment and shortages of skilled workers in specific occupations – especially in health care occupations – will characterise the labour market in Germany in 2035. This is shown by current projections by BIBB and IAB.

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Dienstag, 11. Dezember 2018

VET Data Report Germany 2016/2017

The development of the German VET system and more specifically of the dual system relies on regular data collection. The Data Report of the BIBB is a selection of most relevant and actual data on the German VET system.

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Mittwoch, 14. November 2018

Overview of the German VET system

BIBB’s English website has been complemented by a new section on the German vocational education and training (VET) system. In addition, important terms can now be looked up in a VET glossary.

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Dienstag, 25. September 2018

Dr. Volker Rein to complete research secondment in the USA

For a period of three months Dr. Rein (BIBB) will conduct research on the subject of “Compatible degree and non-degree post-secondary education in the US“ at the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies (AICGS) in Washington DC .

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Mittwoch, 11. Juli 2018

Strengthening of cooperation between BIBB and the ROA

Harald Pfeifer has been appointed as Professor of the Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market (ROA) at Maastricht University. This bolsters cooperation in research into economic issues relating to vocational education and training.

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Donnerstag, 5. Juli 2018

The future of training in industry

What will dual VET look like in the industrial sector in ten years’ time? In order to examine issues of this nature in greater detail, BIBB hosted a workshop  which was attended by around 40 specially chosen participants from several industrial sectors.

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Data and Education Reporting

The BIBB conducts its own surveys in addition to processing external data. This provides the basis for evaluations and analyses.

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VET Data Report Germany

The Data Report provides a wealth of information and analysis relating to various aspects of the development of vocational education and training.

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