In mid-January, five experts from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in the Philippines visited the BIBB. The delegation discussed research approaches for strengthening evidence-based policy advice with BIBB experts and gained an overview of German VET research.
Alliance for Dual VET in Latin America and the Caribbean
The year 2025 was another milestone for the Alliance. Under the presidency of the Brazilian vocational training institution SENAC and in collaboration with BIBB and ILO/Cinterfor, important initiatives and events were organised.
Successful launch of the “Towards a Global TVET Agenda” Initiative
The BIBB officially launched its collaboration with four multilateral partners – UNESCO-UNEVOC, ILO, OECD and ETF – as part of BMBFSFJ’s new Initiative “Towards a Global TVET Agenda”. The Global TVET Forum in Berlin showed that impetus for a global TVET agenda is coming from all world regions!
The Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) presented findings from German TVET practice and BIBB research during a high-level conference hosted by Malaysia in the context of the ASEAN Year of Skills 2025. Over 500 participants from more than 50 countries exchanged views.
Silver anniversary in international VET cooperation
20 years of the Global HR Forum, 25 years of cooperation between the BIBB and the Korean Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training (KRIVET). The growing influence of AI in VET systems worldwide formed the backdrop to this year's Global HR Forum in South Korea.
VET institutions from around 15 countries met in Rio de Janeiro for the Alliance for dual VET in Latin America and the Caribbean conference, hosted by the Brazilian VET service SENAC. The conference provided a platform for voices from practice, employers, and science.
From 22 October, VET institutions from numerous Latin American countries will gather in Rio de Janeiro. They will exchange views on current challenges in the implementation of dual training programmes. BIBB is organising the conference together with its local partners.
International providers presented their innovative vocational training projects at a BIBB roadshow in the Philippine capital Manila. Among other things, visitors were able to experience AI-supported role-playing games, virtual shipping training and the repair of electric cars using a digital twin.
Targeted strategic cooperation with multilateral organizations and regional partners worldwide will strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). What exactly is behind the "Towards a Global TVET Agenda" Initiative?
BIBB International Roadshow Digital Media in TVET 2025 in Manila
For the fourth time now, innovative projects will be presenting their digital TVET solutions as part of the International Roadshow. The event will be held on October 9, 2025, in cooperation with the Philippine partner institute TESDA.
BIBB and its Brazilian partner SENAI promote projects for digital innovation in VET. The winning start-ups were selected in an international call from a total of 18 projects from Latin America, North America, Africa and Europe.
Dual curricula in international comparison – BIBB in dialogue with Mexico and Peru
How can dual curricula be designed in such a way that they meet national quality standards, remain flexible at regional level and meet the requirements of the labour market? This question was the focus of the third video conference of the Alliance for dual VET in Latin America and the Caribbean.
In a discussion with BIBB, experts from RWE Power AG share insights on the role of training in the Rhineland region. RWE pursues a consistent strategy in human resources development and wants to embed a openness to change in the DNA of its workforce as the basis for successful transformation.
Dual training in the digital transformation in Latin America
The second webinar on 'Dual training in the digital transformation in Latin America' took place on 26 June 2025. Organised by the coordination group of the Alliance for Dual Training in Latin America and the Caribbean, of which the BIBB is a member, the focus was on the use of digital technologies.
Delegation from the Indonesian Embassy Visits BIBB
The Chargé d'Affaires of the Indonesian Embassy and his delegation visited the BIBB offices in Bonn to learn more about Germany’s dual vocational training system. They also exchanged views on BIBB’s advisory work in Indonesia. It was a lively and stimulating discussion throughout.
On June 3, 2025, the virtual expert forum “The Impact of Digital Transformation on Dual VET” took place – organized by the Alliance for Dual Vocational Education and Training in Latin America and the Caribbean. More than 200 participants attended the event.
At the beginning of May, a high-ranking delegation from the Malaysian government visited BIBB to learn about and exchange information on data management and the strategic use of data for VET.
Interview on the occasion of International Women's Day: How are women represented in typically male professions in Brazil? Do they need special support? Felipe Morgado reports on the work of the BIBB partner institution SENAI.
New presidency of the Alliance for VET in Latin America and the Caribbean
At the invitation of the presidency of the Alliance for VET in Latin America and the Caribbean, INFOTEP, BIBB and ILO/Cinterfor, the members of the Alliance and representatives from politics, business and practice discussed the pillars of dual VET at an international conference in Santo Domingo.
BIBB reinforces its role in Indonesia as an internationally recognised centre of excellence for vocational education and training
On 12 June, BIBB President Friedrich Hubert Esser gave a keynote address in Jakarta at the invitation of the Indonesian Ministry for Economic Affairs and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ). The speech formed part of an international VET conference.
How can modules of the German dual VET system be transferred to the Indonesian context? BIBB accompanied a high-ranking delegation from Indonesia to a training centre in Berlin to discuss this question.
BIBB is supporting the further development of Ethiopia’s VET strategy. Two workshops in Ethiopia on VET governance and financing models in and the visit of an Ethiopian delegation of high-ranking political actors to BIBB marked the start of the cooperation.
Addressing the skilled worker shortage, cooperating with industry partners and integrating generative AI in VET – these were the topics of a fruitful discussion between a delegation from Temasek Polytechnic (TP, Singapore) and the “Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET” (BILT) team at BIBB.
Indonesia continues to trust in approaches from dual VET to secure skilled workers
Indonesia has trusted in BIBB’s advice for the “revitalisation of TVET” since 2019. Preparations to continue the advisory project were made at a working meeting in Berlin.
Around 100 vocational education and training experts from Africa, Asia-Pacific and Europe took part in the event on-site with nearly an additional 400 participants online.
International Conference from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2023 in Bonn: VET, Skilled Workers and Transformation
BIBB organizes an international conference in Bonn that brings together researchers from different disciplines to highlight and discuss the active contribution of VET and skilled workers to technological and ecological innovation. Registration is now open.
In June 2023, the regional conference of the “Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET” (BILT) initiative was held in Singapore. The event focused on the impact of digitalisation and greening on technical and vocational education and training, particularly for the hospitality and tourism sector.
Another partner in vocational education and training in Latin America
With the signing of a cooperation agreement, BIBB and the Inter-American Centre for Knowledge Development in Vocational Training of the International Labour Organization (ILO/Cinterfor) deepen their commitment and interest in working and learning together in vocational education and training.
Representatives of Thailand’s VET system undertook a five-day study tour to Germany in order to learn about various aspects of dual VET. VET research as a focal point of interest led the delegation to BIBB.
Tourism: modern vocational training as a solution to the shortage of skilled workers
The tourism industry offers many training opportunities and yet struggles with declining training numbers. On the other hand, dual training secures the skilled workers of tomorrow - but how exactly is it implemented? GOVET visited companies, schools and chambers with a delegation from Costa Rica.
BIBB and South Korea join forces to conduct research into the future of work and of VET
The recent BIBB Congress afforded an opportunity for the President of KRIVET, our South Korean partner institute, to engage with BIBB’s senior management on a personal level.
Best practice examples and recommendations for dual training in Latin America
The findings and recommendations from five country studies on dual training approaches in Latin America are now available. The publication will be presented in a virtual event on Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. German time.
Training courses for employees in the electroplating industry kick off successfully
Employees from Thai electroplating companies in Bangkok attended the "Applied Electrochemistry - Practical Electroplating" course at the SCHOOLPLATE Academy for the first time. BIBB evaluated the development and implementation of the course. The evaluation report is now available.
High level interest in the German VET system from Mozambique
The Mozambican State Secretary for Vocational Education and Training visited BIBB 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.
2nd International BIBB Roadshow "Digital Media in VET“
With the International BIBB Roadshow 2021, BIBB offered insights into the use of digital media in VET for the 2nd time after 2019. The focus was on so-called immersive technologies, such as virtual reality, and their use in vocational training practice.
How can VET institutions, companies and governments contribute to the development of VET to adequately prepare young people for the demands of the modern world of work? To explore this question, BIBB took part in an exchange with Indonesian and German representatives.
Latin America and the Caribbean establish a strategic alliance for dual VET
Vocational education and training institutions from 15 countries held an opening ceremony for the alliance for dual VET in Latin America and the Caribbean. This highlight marked the end of the regional conference of CONALEP (the BIBB partner institute in Mexico), BIBB and ILO-Cinterfor.
BIBB continues advisory in the SCHOOLPLATE project
The results of the prior exploratory phase form the basis for the realization of initial and continuing vocational education and training offers for the Thai electroplating industry under the leadership of Fraunhofer IPA. BIBB was commissioned with the process evaluation of the project.
Vocational education and training institutes in the German-speaking countries stage their first virtual contact seminar
The topics debated at the 2021 Contact Seminar held together with austrian and swiss partner institutes were the need to secure a supply of qualified skilled workers and new approaches being adopted in VET research. The event took place virtually for the very first time because of the pandemic.
Cooperation with KRIVET in South Korea extended until 2024
The long-standing and fruitful cooperation between BIBB and the Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training (KRIVET) in South Korea will be extended for another three years.
Workshop discusses development of dual VET in South Korea and Germany
During the BIBB - KRIVET Apprenticeship Policy Workshop 2019, German and South Korean VET experts exchanged views on current research findings and development prospects in VET in South Korea and Germany.
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.
“Digital media in VET” roadshow goes international
The nationally successful “Digital media in VET” roadshow has now also made its international debut. BIBB and Asia-based VET stakeholders presented examples of good practice at the specialist trade fair „Worlddidac Asia“ in Bangkok.
This special English edition of BWP singles out some of the current subjects to be discussed within the professional community and by the interested public at national and international level. Included are articles on digital transformation, transitions to work and international VET reforms.
The BIBB publication series IHBB has published a country study in English for the first time. The study focuses on the national VET system of the second largest country in the world in terms of population.
During her two-day study visit to the BIBB on 3 and 4 January 2019, the Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Security of the Republic of Paraguay, Carla Bacigalupo Planás, gathered information about the dual system of vocational education and training in Germany.
Russian hairdressers show that they can cut it – GOVET supports VET cooperation
Russian hairdressing apprentices completed a German final examination for the first time. GOVET at BIBB and the German National Association of Hairdressers support the German-Russian cooperation that has the aim of assuring quality in vocational education and training in Russia.
Thursday, 24 May 2018
Study visit in the context of UNESCO-UNEVOC's TVET Learning Forum 2018
During their study visit to BIBB, international experts in the field of TVET received information on ongoing projects in the fields of digitisation, vocational training for sustainable development and Migration.
"The long-standing exchange with the South Korean partner institute KRIVET is a good example of successful international collaboration beyond European borders", emphasized BIBB Research Director Ertl on the occasion of the signing of a new cooperation agreement.
Thursday, 1 March 2018
Contact seminar of German speaking VET research institutions
Henry Ford once said, “Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success.” Professor Cornelia Oertle used this quotation in the opening remarks she delivered as host of the 2018 Contact seminar of German speaking VET research institutions.
Spotlight on VET – BIBB YouTube channels offer a wide range of films
With the new information film "Dual vocational training in Germany" which is available in 11 languages, BIBB broadens its range of videos available on YouTube. In 2017 the BIBB added more than 30 new videos on vocational education and training.
Friday, 10 November 2017
Thailand's new ambassador visits BIBB
Ambassador Dhiravat Bhumichitr and BIBB Director of Research Ertl exchanged views on previous and future collaborations. Initiatives of the embassy, topics in German vocational education and training as well as the services provided by iMOVE were also discussed.
The aim of the German-English Glossary of VET terminology is to assist VET experts with the understanding and translation of specialist texts and thus facilitate communication at an international level. The third edition is now available as print product and for download.
Paraguay wishes to introduce dual VET based on the German model
Paraguay has become BIBB’s fifth South American partner country. A project to implement “MoPaDual”, a Paraguayan model of dual training, was officially launched on 8 December 2016 to coincide with the signing of the cooperation agreement. BIBB will provide consultancy services for two years.
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