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.
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!
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
