Digitalisation, climate change, and ensuring a supply of skilled workers are all presenting many countries with similar challenges. Around 120 experts discussed at BIBB how international cooperation in VET can produce solutions – and why Germany should learn more from abroad in this context.
Sweden is characterised by a welfare state policy understanding. It has a high level of state involvement in the education system, which also includes vocational training. Permeability is guaranteed between different educational pathways, and individual support is practised inclusively.
Applications for recognition of qualifications from Egypt and Morocco are rising significantly. BIBB and GIZ are working in Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia to ensure that professional recognition is considered at an early stage.
Study visit by the Alliance for dual VET in Latin America and the Caribbean combines insights into the German system of vocational education and training (VET) with an international exchange of experiences.
With its newly redesigned landing pages, GOVET now offers clearer guidance on topics relating to German vocational education and training. They have been specifically updated to provide international partners with materials and information from a single source.
BIBB delegation heads to WorldSkills Conference Shanghai
International exchange, global partnerships and the future of vocational education and training will be at the heart of BIBB’s participation in the upcoming WorldSkills Conference in Shanghai. A delegation will represent BIBB and contribute to the further development of the TGTA initiative.
GOVET Podcast "TVET Talks" featuring global voices
The TVET Talks Podcast is a GOVET platform for exchanging international VET experiences. The podcast is touching latest insights to other vocational systems around the globe, giving countries an easy, accessible format to the community – inspiring and right to the point. Let’s talk TVET!
Webinar: Strengthening TVET systems through network collaboration
The second TGTA webinar explored the role of international networks in the “Towards a Global TVET Agenda” initiative. As the global UNEVOC Network shows, collaboration, knowledge generation and capacity development help shape adaptable TVET systems.
Webinar: Evidence-based policymaking in a fragmented data landscape
Current and accurate data promotes informed decision making, driving technical vocational education and training (TVET) forward. But how can we build data systems that are comparable and useful for multiple stakeholder groups across sectors and continents?
The reports and analyses by ReferNet Germany provide information on various aspects of the German VET system. The proceedings from the ReferNet partners’ meeting in Bonn are now available, with a particular focus on the recognition of foreign qualifications, excellence, mobility and AI in VET.
Unlocking potential to meet the demand for skilled workers through quality-assured, modular training geared towards obtaining a full vocational qualification. Partial qualifications are aimed at people over the age of 25 who have work experience but do not hold a recognised vocational qualification.
From initial engagement to long-term commitment to dual VET
How do companies become long-term partners in dual vocational education and training? In a webinar organized by the Alliance for dual VET in Latin America and the Caribbean, INA Costa Rica, Globant Colombia and Nestlé Chile discussed motivation, obstacles and success factors.
The dataset for the Timeline of VET policies in Europe is now available to researchers. It enables an in-depth analysis of the developments documented by ReferNet since 2015. The data is accompanied by a readme file providing all the background information.
Apprenticeship training or external recruitment of skilled workers
The shortage of skilled workers remains one of the dominant issues on the labour market. One way to counter this shortage at the firm level is to invest in apprenticeship training. Research results of the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB).
How can TVET systems become more resilient and future-ready through strong industry partnerships, work-based learning and digital innovation? The event Advancing TVET through Industry Partnerships and Innovation provided valuable insights and practical approaches.
Dr Sandra Garbade became President of the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) on 1 August. Her appointment means that BIBB is led by a woman for the first time. She succeeds Professor Dr Friedrich Hubert Esser, who retired on 30 June 2026.
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.
