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Transitions to vocational education and training

The Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) conducts surveys with school leavers and applicants on a regular basis in order to research transitions to vocational education and training. In addition, the BIBB Transition Study serves as data base for analysing progressions of training and tranisitions.

An instructor shows two trainees how to use a milling machine.
Wednesday, 30 October 2024

IT skills: Requirements for employed persons

IT skills are among the key competencies needed to meet the challenges of the world of work. Based on the 2024 BIBB/BAuA Employment Survey, this article shows which IT skills are currently required in the workplace and how the IT skill requirements differ depending on the job’s level of complexity.

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Monday, 8 May 2023

Vocational orientation

This issue of BWP looks at how young people can be supported in their vocational orientation. Which instruments, concepts and general conditions are proving conducive in this regard? Both findings from current studies and experiences from practice are presented.

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