A transatlantic dialogue on the future of vocational education
The second transatlantic dialogue on vocational education and training took place on 6th November 2025. 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.
Workshops for vocational training staff in Costa Rica – Qualification of in-company training staff
In 2025, GOVET launched a series of qualification courses for in-vocational training staff in Costa Rica. The focus lies on different topics – tailored to the practical conditions of dual vocational training in Costa Rica.
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.
An expert discussion was held in November to discuss the transformative potential of micro credentials in VET. Participants from Armenia, Ukraine, the Western Balkans, Sweden, Croatia and Germany discussed the expected benefits, implementation challenges and strategic approaches.
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.
Should I stay or should I go? Migration conference Uzbekistan
The further development of vocational education and training (VET) in Uzbekistan and options for skilled labour migration to Germany were key topics discussed during this closing project conference organized by GIZ. Birgit Thomann (BIBB) was invited to give the keynote speech of this conference.
From 28 to 30 October, UNESCO-UNEVOC, ILO, ETF and OECD will present their contributions to the ‘Towards a Global TVET Agenda’ Initiative. BIBB is working with multilateral partners on behalf of the BMBFSFJ. Follow the launch via livestream!
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?
What data management systems are currently in place for vocational education and training in Ghana? Who collects and publishes data, and how is it used for evidence-based education policy? These and other questions were addressed by participants at the workshop on TVET data in Ghana.
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.
In March this year the European Commission published its “Union of Skills” strategy. The main content focuses include the role of initial and continuing VET with regard to the development of sustainable competitiveness and for the purpose of securing availability of skilled workers.
Focus on inclusive vocational training – webinar with partner country Costa Rica
How can people with disabilities be integrated into everyday working life in vocational training? What legal framework do vocational training laws provide?
INA and GOVET exchanged views on these issues together in a webinar.
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.
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.
