Apply now: Together with its partner SENAI, BIBB invites to an international call for start-ups. The programme promotes the technical development and market launch of digital innovations for VET in Brazil. Funding is provided by SENAI, while BIBB supports the start-ups with jury and expert advice.
Cedefop study on the current state of transparency and transferability of qualifications in VET in Europe
A Cedefop study on the state of progress of the learning outcome approach in VET in Europe revealed that thematic areas, such as credit accumulation and transfer, quality assurance, recognition of qualifications, and validation systems for non-formal and informal learning, are also relevant.
Mexican expertise on the German labour market is a win-win situation
"I really want to go back to Germany and work there." Rosa S. was very excited when she heard that the Carl Duisberg Centren in Latin America had accepted her onto a new programme.
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.
From 7 to 9 May 2025, over 1,500 participants from more than 80 countries gathered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the 18th edition of eLearning Africa. Preceding the trade fair congress, iMOVE spent three days visiting key players in vocational education and training with German training providers.
GOVET looks back on the year 2024. In a retrospective, the annual report highlights success stories, challenges, and topics from GOVET's advisory work as a One-Stop Shop for the iBBZ, at Round Table meetings, and in cooperation with the BMBF.
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.
How can transparency be achieved for the shaping of a European Education Area? The aims of this issue are to consider the different instruments and to highlight their relevance for VET at a national and European level.
On 24 March 2025, iMOVE had the pleasure of hosting a delegation from the National Skill Development Corporation International from India, marking the occasion with two dynamic round table discussions.
Education Forum Asia: Education as an ongoing process
Around 100 participants gained valuable insights into current trends and developments in vocational education and training in Germany and Asia at the Education Forum Asia on 28 March 2025. iMOVE organized the event together with OAV - German Asia-Pacific Business Association in Hamburg.
The German-Asian Forum aimed at connecting decision makers from the Asian training sector with German providers of initial and continuing VET and with German companies needing skilled workers in and from Asia. International partnerships are intended to strengthen skilled worker recruitment.
German dual vocational training: successful blueprint in Rwanda
The "Youth Skilling and Employment Initiative Rwanda" of the Bildungswerk der Baden-Württembergischen Wirtschaft e. V. (BIWE) trains young Rwandans in areas such as sales, customer service, welding and plumbing and places them in companies.
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.
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.
