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The development of the training market in 2009 Joachim Gerd Ulrich, Simone Flemming, Ralf-Olaf Granath, Elisabeth M. Krekel 566,004 new training contracts were concluded across the whole of Germany in the period from 1 October 2008 to 30 September 2009. This represents a fall of 50,338, or 8.2%, compared to the previous year. In West Germany, the figure fell by 35,598, or -7.1%, to 467,006. East Germany saw a decrease of 14,740, or -13.0%, to 98,998. The above presents the results of the BIBB survey of newly concluded training contracts as of 30 September 2009. The main reasons for the considerable decrease in the number of training contracts during the reporting year of 200903 are the economic crisis and the significant demographic decline.
Read more Serious effects of the economic crisis and of demographic decline |
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Literature on the European and German Qualifications Framework (DQR) is increasing. This reflects the importance of the associated tasks, and these need to be taken seriously both by the academic research sector in its reflective and critical evaluation role and by the policymakers from whom action is required in this area. These tasks take on a concrete form if (a) a serious approach is adopted towards the stipulations of the European Qualifications Framework and an attempt is made to comply with such stipulations and (b) if a consideration is undertaken of the "construction sites" exhibited within the German vocational education and training system, areas of weakness which have existed for years and which await "fixing". Read more The German Qualifications Framework - an opportunity to resolve national problem areas |
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Harald Pfeifer The dual system of apprenticeship training is frequently described as an important factor securing a smooth transition from education to work for young adults. At the same time, it contributes to the competitiveness of German firms in a globalised economy. But which factors really influence the successful transition of former apprentices into the labor market and what kind of benefits result from training for firms? Read more Training Costs and their influence on individual careers and firm success |
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Normann Müller Do enterprises and employees invest less in continuing vocational education and training than would be economically prudent - and if so, why? BIBB researchers Normann Müller (project spokesman), Klaus Berger, Dick Moraal and Marcel Walter will be examining this question in the course of a research project. Read more CVET- Causes for possible underinvestment and incentives for enterprises and employees |
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Manfred Kremer, President of the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training, Bonn Competence orientation, competence development and competence measurement are terms which are currently playing a central role in educational policy discussion, particularly within the vocational education and training debate. The issue at stake is nothing less than a paradigm shift in the way the educational system and its sectors and elements are managed from largely "input" aligned to "output" and "outcome" oriented. Competence orientation requires valid competence measurement
Read more BWP 1/2010 |
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A comparative examination of BIBB surveys from the years 1997 and 2008 Bernd Käpplinger Controlling is very important in many enterprises. But what about controlling of enterprises' continuing vocational training? The Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) conducted a survey on company education controlling in 2008 to follow up on the controlling survey it conducted in 1997.
Read more BIBB Report Issue 13/2009 |
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Globally Competitive and Sustainable Qualifications in Vocational Education and Training - Automotive Production / Green Occupations |
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Expert workshop "Methods and instruments for the evaluation and monitoring of VET" |
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15-17 March 2010 | Mainz
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16 March 2010 | Cologne
Today, PC-literacy and information and communication technology (ICT) proficiency have joined reading, writing and arithmetic as the fourth skill that is indispensable to a basic education. Although young people have no problems using mobile phones or personal computers, few of them have a command of basic ICT skills that are required in IT-aided work environments in the business world. As the Institut der Deutschen Wirtschaft economic research institute now also predicts, neglected skills in mathematics, information technology, the natural sciences and technology/engineering (MINT) will lead to a significant shortage of skilled labour in these segments. The consequences and possible solutions arising from this situation will be presented and discussed during the conference by representatives from industry and the political sector. A certificate that was developed in transatlantic co-operation will also be presented for the first time at the conference. The IT-TECH certificate is an excellent example for a collaborative strategy which, combined with joint efforts on the part of schools, enterprises, industry and the political sector, can ensure that urgently-needed IT fundamentals can be taught on a comprehensive, targeted basis. |
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27-28 April 2010 | Bonn, BIBB
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Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung (BIBB) Robert-Schuman-Platz 3 Editorial Team: |
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