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Observe international vocational training

One of the tasks of VET research is to evaluate and observe international developments in vocational education and training. BIBB also participates in international VET cooperation. These tasks are supported by monitoring vocational education and training systems and by conducting comparative research projects.

Important activities implemented by BIBB within this context:

  • Involvement in the European information network for vocational education and training (ReferNet)
  • Publication of the “International Handbook of Vocational Education and Training”
  • Implementation of the institute’s own comparative research and development projects within the scope of the Medium-Term Research and Development Programme and participation in projects
Logo and announcement ReferNEt partnership forum 2026
Monday, 4 May 2026

ReferNet Partnership Forum Bonn

On 20-21 May 2026, the ReferNet team at BIBB, together with Cedefop, is hosting a partner meeting of the network. The focus is on current developments in VET in Europe, such as the recognition of foreign qualifications, excellence and artificial intelligence in VET. 

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Cover of the new Spotlight brochure
Thursday, 15 January 2026

Skills trends in a nutshell

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.

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3.5.304 - Stakeholders’ roles in VET in times of digitalisation – a German-Swiss comparison (RADigital)

Time period III-18 to IV-19

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1.5.309 - Work-based learning programmes in the tertiary training sector - an international comparative analysis of models and functions

Time period I-14 to III-17

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1.5.313 - Development of national training standards - stakeholders, procedures and organisation in a European comparison

Time period I-15 to IV-17

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1.5.312 - Dual education and training as a company-based strategy for ensuring provision of specialist skills - case studies of motivation and organisation in an international context

Time period II-15 to I-17

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1.5.303 - Executive publication of the International Handbook of Vocational Training (IHBB)

Time period I-10 to IV-16

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1.5.314 - Transfer in (international) vocational education and training cooperations

Time period II-15 to IV-16

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