Germany: New alliance for vocational training and further employment
Expertise for Eurofound
German Economic Institute (IW)
A new alliance for vocational and further training was announced by the German Confederation of Trade Unions (DGB) at the end of 2014. It marks a break from the Pact on Apprenticeship, which the DGB refused to join. The new alliance, which runs from 2015 to 2018, unites all the relevant actors.
Sandra Vogel: Germany – New alliance for vocational training and further employment
Expertise for Eurofound
German Economic Institute (IW)
Making Apprenticeships a Success: From Marketing to Hiring
In-company vocational training is a key factor in securing skilled labour. The first step in investing in future employees is to approach and recruit new apprentices. For many companies, filling the apprenticeship positions they offer is a challenge.
IW
Is Lifelong Learning the Key to Later Retirement?
There appears to be a connection between lifelong learning and remaining longer active in the labour market.
IW