This issue of BWP provides numerical data which forms the basis for an objective debate on what has been achieved thus far and on the remaining challenges in respect of sustainably promoting integration in and via vocational education and training.
Our new website brings together selected information on BIBB's cooperation with Ukrainian institutions, on vocational education and training cooperation with Ukraine and on support services for participation in training and work in Germany.
Out now: 2019 Report on the Recognition Act in English
An English translation of the Report on the Recognition Act 2019 is now available. The Federal Government adopted the report of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research on 11 December 2019. The report consolidates the findings of the BIBB Recognition Monitoring.
“Career Orientation for Refugees” programme to continue
As of now, inter-company training centres and comparable organisations are able to submit new applications to the BIBB within the scope of the “Career Orientation for Refugees” Programme. BOF courses may be implemented until the end of 2021.
More refugees in dual VET – Skilled trades report significant growth
There has been a sharp rise in the number of foreign trainees who are citizens of one of the most common non-European asylum countries of origin. Significant growth has been reported by the skilled trades. These are the findings from a special analysis by BIBB.
How can refugees be successfully integrated into training?
With a view to consulting on possible solution strategies, experts from the fields of academic research, practice and policy making spent a day discussing the current challenges which exist with regard to making vocational education and training provision available to refugees.
Practical experience and individual support ease the way into training for refugees
Applicants from a refugee background are more likely to make the transition into company-based training if they receive support and assistance from mentors in the course of their search for a training position. These are the findings of a survey conducted by BIBB and Federal Employment Agency (BA).
Improving the integration of refugees in Germany in future by means of vocational education and training will be critically dependent on providing individually-tailored training programmes of the right quality and in the right amounts. These are some of the key findings from a new analysis by BIBB.
Trainees are the focus of the BWP edition published for the start of the new training year. This issue presents suggestions and new ideas for addressing the target group as well as for the organisation of training.
Training for refugees: Company-based involvement begins
Small and medium-sized enterprises are receptive to the education and training of refugees and aware of the particular relevance of vocational education and training for the integration of refugees in society. This is the result of a recent BIBB survey of companies.
BIBB vocational education and training services available in Arabic
Wide-ranging information on topics relating to training and careers is both helpful and necessary for refugees, even before they gain a knowledge of German. For this reason, the BIBB is offering information in Arabic on vocational education and training in Germany - online and via an app.
“In the assessment of qualifications, a new flexibility is needed in how competencies can be validated”
The huge number of people fleeing war-torn regions and seeking refuge in Europe presents enormous challenges for countries receiving them. Prof. Dr. Christine Langenfeld, Chairwoman of the Expert Council of German Foundations on Integration and Migration, talks about early integration of refugees.
BIBB President Esser: “A systematic approach to qualification is essential”
A master plan outlining an agreed approach is required in order to manage the complexity associated with the education, training and qualification of refugees. This is underlined by BIBB President Esser in the new BWP edition entitled "Migration and Refugees".
