1. 1 The dual system The dual training system in Germany

2. 2 Dual Training in Germany Training is mainly provided in the company – supported by teaching in part-time vocational school

3. 3 3-4 days per week on the basis of training regulations within the framework of a training contract Partner at the enterprise Learning at the company

4. 4 Vocational training school partners 1-2 days per week on average on the basis of a framework curriculum general & vocational knowledge is taught within the framework of compulsory education Learning at the vocational training school

5. 5 Collaboration between learning locations Training in the workplaceVocational training school Legal basis: Vocational Training Act Legal basis: School legislation in the federal states Contractual obligation: Training contract Contractual obligation: Compulsory vocational school attendance Vocational training regulations – Regulated at a national level Framework curricula in federal states – Nationally coordinated Three to four days per week in the workplace One to two days per week or block sessions in specialised classes Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) exam Partner interaction

6. 6 Role of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) monitors advises collaborates

7. 7 Advantages of the dual system For businesses: Tailored occupations for every sector Trainees’ work adds value Secures supply of specialist staff For trainees: Practical training secures employment Acquisition of specialist and social skills in the workplace Motivational combination of learning and earning For the state: Eases public budgets Keeps youth unemployment low

8. 8 Challenges Demographic changes: Fewer (“mature”) applicants; young high-achievers choose university and full-time education Vocational training regulations are often too burdensome for businesses: unable to manage all requirements Increasing demands in the world of work: Many fields require a high level of training, but lower-achievers must also be integrated which is hard

9. 9 Public financed and supported vocational training

10. 10 Vocational training in a dual system (off-market) training facility, using special staff and methods Federal government: (SGB) Labour office: Local analysis of local need Non-profit projects: Economy: lack of competence and ressorces Private non-profit companies i.e. Bildungsmarkt Public (regional) call for bids. Approx. 3-5 years contracts Vocational training for youth with extra needs (SGB II/III + SGB IX) The “necessity” must be 100% confirmed” by psychologists and counseller for each indivicual before starting VET

11. Supporting the individual learner ….(Binnendifferenzierung) 11 -Supporting Theory (Stütz- und Förderunterricht) -Supporting personal development (Förderplan) -Preparing for professional work (Übergangsmanagement)

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13. 13 -Selbstmanagement -Kulturtechniken -lebenspraktische Fertigkeiten (Alltagsorganisation) -Umgang mit Behörden -Lebensplanung -Gruppenentwicklung -Gruppenbindung (Arbeitsklima/-atmosphäre) -Teamfähigkeit -Kommunikationsfähigkeit Focussing on….

14. 14 -Konfliktfähigkeit -Leistung -Zeitmanagement -Motivationstraining -IT- und Medienkompetenzen -Drogen und Alkohol -Schuldenprävention -Mobilität -Übergang in Beschäftigung Focussing on….

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