In Germany, 71.4% of apprentices in 2014 were ‘satisfied’ or ‘very satisfied’ with their training, according to the German Confederation of Trade Unions (DGB). However, its report calls for more, and better quality, apprenticeships. In December 2014 an alliance of employers, unions and national government representatives was set up to promote vocational and further training.
Alexander Burstedde / Paula Risius / Jurek Tiedemann / Dirk Werner IW-Report No. 56 2. November 2023
Further training needs of the automotive industry in transformation
Due to the ecological and digital transformation, significant parts of the German economy, particularly the industrial sector, are currently undergoing a transformation. This development also extends to the automotive sector, which occupies a vital position in ...
Alexander Burstedde / Paula Risius / Jurek Tiedemann / Dirk Werner IW
Corinna Kremers / Axel Plünnecke / Isabel Vahlhaus IW-Trends No. 3 1. August 2023
The Increasing Importance of Literacy Courses and Further Training for the Low-skilled
Digitalisation and the demographic transition are presenting companies with ever new challenges. This puts pressure on firms to be in a process of constant change, a phenomenon reflected in the growing demands they put on their low-skilled employees.
Corinna Kremers / Axel Plünnecke / Isabel Vahlhaus IW
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