Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Ethiopia – Input from Germany is highly welcome
Through workshops on vocational education and training research, knowledge management, and the use of AI in the regulation and management of vocational education and training, the BIBB is supporting the Ethiopian Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MoLS) in its digitalization processes aimed at modernizing the vocational education and training sector.
Call for Papers: AI in Vocational Education and Training
From now and with extended deadline until March 22, authors can submit articles for a publication on the topic of AI in vocational education and training. The aim is to examine the impact of AI on vocational education and training and to combine international perspectives.
Occupational gender segregation - taking different routes
Gender-atypical VET could have the potential to reduce gender segregation on the labour market and to lessen gender-specific inequalities. The BIBB article identifies challenges people face in their employment trajectory if they opted for training in an occupation dominated by the other gender.
On 27 March 2026, the Forum will explore the latest trends and innovations in TVET, showcase successful German-Asian cooperation, and provide opportunities to establish new partnerships between public and private stakeholders. Further information and registration on the iMOVE website.
As part of its cooperation with GIZ, BIBB has provided information in Morocco about immigration opportunities and the recognition of professional qualifications. The aim is to make procedures more transparent and strengthen structures.
Companies that want to ensure high-quality dual vocational training have a variety of tools at their disposal. The BIBB study “Quality assurance of company-based training in the dual system in Germany” looks at the instruments and procedures deployed by companies to ensure successful training.
The Data Report of the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) provides an overview of the actual data on the German Vocational Education and Training system, published in German. This English version presents a selection of the data and analyses of the 2023 Data Report.
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.
Cedefop's new Spotlight format offers insights into the labour market landscape, future trends and forecasts of skills needs. The analysis, developed in consultation with the German ReferNet team, is based on various Cedefop tools. The BIBB works as the German partner in ReferNet.
Excellence in VET – Status Quo, Opportunities and Challenges
Excellence in VET is a concept which most European countries as well as the European commission deal with in their policy agendas. The BIBB invited experts from different European countries to discuss the understanding as well as different ways of addressing and researching excellence in VET.
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.
2025 Year in Review: VET Chain – Experiencing sustainability along the supply chain
The 2025 Year in Review shows that the VET Chain has established itself as an effective tool for sustainable training. Over 100 participants used the interactive tool in workshops, training courses and continuing education programmes this year.
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!
Transatlantic dialogue on the future of vocational training
The second transatlantic dialogue on vocational education and training took place in November. One year after Donald Trump's election as US President, this expert exchange focused on the future of vocational education and training, as well as opportunities for more in-depth collaboration.
Bilateral workshop in South Africa: Qualification of teaching staff as the key to quality in vocational education and training
Support for vocational education and training staff is an important component of the transformation of the education system and of social change as a whole in South Africa. Germany is focusing its bilateral cooperation on this area. The latest workshop produced results and identified further tasks.
The glossary is a source for terms and definitions which are used in the field of vocational education and training. Emphasis is placed on its usage in the context of the German dual system.
